Over 1,000 diplomats gathered at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris to hear India Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering his maiden speech. Addressing over 1,300 diplomats, he said that the world is and will remain a better place because of the United Nations. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The PM said that India values the worth of UNESCO and cherishes the partnership. <\/p>\n
Below is his full speech <\/p>\n
Director General, Madam Bukova <\/p>\n
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, <\/p>\n
I am truly honoured to address UNESCO. <\/p>\n
I feel specially privileged to visit this great institution in its 70th anniversary year. <\/p>\n
This milestone reminds us of a fundamental achievement of our age: for the first time in human history, we have an organization for the entire world -- the United Nations. <\/p>\n
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