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00:00I am sure you have seen that many countries in the world are now welcoming India's skill
00:11warfare with open arms.
00:14In this way, the Indian government is also trying to make sure that any Indian who goes
00:29abroad, goes with the best of their skills.
00:34Friends, we give great importance to your convenience and comfort.
00:55Your safety and welfare are a top priority.
01:03We consider it our responsibility to help our diaspora during crisis situations, no
01:13matter where they are.
01:18This is one of the guiding principles of India's foreign policy today.
01:28Over the last decade, our embassies and offices worldwide have been sensitive and proactive.
01:42Friends, earlier in many countries, people had to travel long distances to access consular
01:54facilities.
01:57They had to wait for days for help.
02:02Now, these problems are being solved.
02:08In just the last two years, 14 embassies and consulates have been opened.
02:19The scope of OCI cards is also being expanded.
02:26It has been extended to PIOs of the 7th generation of Mauritius and the 6th generation of Suriname,
02:39Martinique, and Guadaloupe.
02:43Friends, the history of the Indian diaspora, which has been spread all over the world,
02:53is an important legacy of India to reach that country and to wave our flag there.
03:07There are many interesting and inspiring stories to be told, to be shown, to be shared.
03:27This is our shared legacy, our shared heritage.
03:35A few days ago, I spoke in detail about an effort I had made to do so.
03:47A few centuries ago, many families from Gujarat settled in Oman.
04:00Their 250-year journey is very inspiring.
04:08An exhibition related to this has also been set up.
04:15Thousands of documents related to this community have been digitized and displayed.
04:27Along with this, an oral history project has also been carried out.
04:34This means that the senior members of the community, who have reached a certain age,
04:43have shared their experiences.
04:48I am happy that many of these families are present among us today.