PM addresses inaugural ceremony of World Culture Festival

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the inaugural ceremony of the World Culture Festival in New Delhi. The festival has been organized by the Art of Living Foundation, to commemorate 35 years of the organization's service to mankind.

Welcoming people from across the world who have gathered in Delhi for the World Culture Festival, the Prime Minister complimented Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for the great work being done by the Art of Living Foundation in over 150 countries.

Shri Narendra Modi recalled a reception organized by the Art of Living Foundation in Mongolia, and said that India had a lot to contribute to the world, but in order to be able to do so, it was first necessary to appreciate the uniqueness and the breadth of Indian culture. He said that through the Art of Living, the world has been able to appreciate India.

Speaking at length about "the art of living," the Prime Minister said that the determination to achieve one's goal, in the face of adversity, required, 'the art of living.'

The Prime Minister's address was preceded by addresses from a large number of dignitaries from around the world, and a cultural programme featuring a large number of participants.

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1. Roadmap of India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership [2026-2030] Overarching Document
2.

Restitution of Chola Copper Plates

 

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3. Memorandum of Understanding on Mobility and Migration between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Netherlands Migration and Mobility

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MoU between TATA Electronics and ASML to support semiconductor Fab in Dholera Semiconductors
5. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Mines of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on cooperation in the field of Critical Minerals Critical Minerals
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Memorandum of Understanding between Leiden University Libraries and Archaeological Survey of India