Addressing an Indian Community Association event in Cairo, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal commended the diaspora for generating local employment and reinforcing long-standing historical links between the two nations. Earlier in his itinerary, he specifically engaged with Cairo's Bohra community to laud their entrepreneurial role in driving economic ties. His two-day trip concludes with high-level institutional talks to formally advance industrial and trade cooperation between India and Egypt.
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Overseas Indians are urged to treat their host nation as their primary duty while safegua…: Overseas Indians are urged to treat their host nation as their primary duty while safeguarding cultural connections with India.
Generations of Indian soldiers and working professionals have played an active role in bu…: Generations of Indian soldiers and working professionals have played an active role in building sustained ties with Egypt.
Bilateral negotiations during the visit aim to significantly expand industrial cooperatio…: Bilateral negotiations during the visit aim to significantly expand industrial cooperation, investment, and trade partnerships.
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Cairo: Invoking the spirit of "Karmabhoomi", Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (local time) urged the Indian diaspora in Cairo to uphold their responsibilities towards Egypt, their country of residence, while keeping their motherland close to their hearts.
Addressing a community event organised by the Indian Community Association here, Goyal highlighted the contribution of Indians living abroad in strengthening India-Egypt relations and said that while their primary responsibility was towards their country of residence, their emotional and cultural connection with India should remain intact.
Recalling the recent Diwali celebrations, the Union Minister said the Festival of Lights reminded Indians of their motherland, irrespective of where they lived across the world.
"Just about a week ago, we celebrated Diwali in India. You said you celebrated it yesterday over here. The Festival of Lights reminds us of India, wherever we may be in the world. When addressing the diaspora anywhere in the world, I often appeal to the Indians living abroad, saying that this is now your 'Karmabhoomi'," Goyal said.
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