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Masterchef, cricket unite us, says PM Modi at grand Australia event


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Sydney, May 23, 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian community in Sydney and said "Masterchef and cricket" unite the bond between India and Australia. He also lauded the Indian diaspora for their contribution to the ties between the two countries.

 

Sydney


The Prime Minister is currently on a three-day visit to Australia beginning Monday.

PM Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese entered the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney amid loud cheers and thunderous applause. Both the leaders were welcomed in a traditional manner on the stadium premises.

 


"Our lifestyles may be different, but now yoga also connects us. We have been connected due to cricket for long. But now tennis and films are also connecting us. We might prepare food in different manners, but Masterchef is connecting us now," PM Modi said.

 


He said the relationship between the two countries has gone beyond the 3Cs -- Commonwealth, Cricket and Curry, 3Ds -- Democracy, Diaspora and Dosti (friendship) and 3Es -- Energy, Economy and Education, asserting it is based on "mutual trust" and "mutual respect".

PM Modi announced that a new Indian consulate in Brisbane would be opened soon. After the event, the two leaders were mobbed by the crowd for selfies even as they cheered on.

Here are the top quotes from PM Modi’s address:

1. "When I came here in 2014, I made a promise to you that you will not have to wait for 28 years for an Indian Prime Minister. So, here I am in Sydney once again," PM Modi said.

2. Talking about the ties between the two nations, PM Modi said, "Earlier, it was said that India-Australia relations are defined by 3Cs- Commonwealth, Cricket and Curry. Then it was said that our relationship is defined by Democracy, Diaspora and Dosti. Some people also said that our relationship depends on Energy, Economy and Education. But I believe that the relation between India and Australia is beyond this. It is mutual trust and mutual respect.

3. Talking about the ties between the two nations, PM Modi said, "Earlier, it was said that India-Australia relations are defined by 3Cs- Commonwealth, Cricket and Curry. Then it was said that our relationship is defined by Democracy, Diaspora and Dosti. Some people also said that our relationship depends on Energy, Economy and Education. But I believe that the relation between India and Australia is beyond this. It is mutual trust and mutual respect.

4. "Mutual trust and mutual respect have not developed only due to the diplomatic relations of India and Australia. The real reason, the real power is - all of you Indians who live in Australia," PM Modi said addressing the Indian diaspora.

5. "I’ve heard that Chatkazz ’Chaat’ and ’Jalebi’ from Jaipur Sweets at Harris Park are very delicious. I want you all to take my friend, Australian Prime Minister Albanese to that place," PM Modi said on Tuesday.

6. The prime minister said, "Our friendship is very deep off the field as well. Last year, when Shane Warner died, hundreds of Indians were also mourning. We felt like we have lost someone very close to us.

7. "India has no dearth of capability or resources. Today, India is the biggest and youngest talent factory," PM Modi said.

8. "Today, IMF considers India a bright spot in the global economy. The World Bank believes that if anyone is challenging global headwinds, it is India. Banking system in several countries are in trouble today but on the other hand, the strength of India’s banks are being appreciated everywhere," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

During the special community event, a street in Western Sydney where the Indian community celebrates festivals and events such as Diwali and Australia Day, was officially renamed as "Little India" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.

"I had the opportunity to welcome the Prime Minister @AlboMP ji on the Indian soil in Ahmedabad. Today he joined me in unveiling the foundation stone of ’Little India’ here: PM @narendramodi," Prime Minister Modi tweeted on Tuesday.


Courtesy: India Today