Senior BJP leader and former Union Cabinet Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” is a meaningful mantra of safety, security, peace and prosperity of the entire world and the humanity. 

Addressing a conference in Lucknow on India-Iran bilateral relations, organised by India Foundation, New Delhi and Iran’s Institute of Political and International Studies, Shri Naqvi said that India's relations with most of the countries have become more stronger under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the whole world is one family) is need of the hour for safety and prosperity of the humanity.

Shri Naqvi said that earlier during challenges of Corona and now during Russia- Ukraine war, the whole world has seen that India has played role of a "trouble-shooter" with the commitment to “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramaya” (may all be prosperous, may all be healthy). During the Corona crisis, India-made vaccines not only helped in saving the lives of Indians, but India also provided free vaccines to many other countries. Now even during the Russia-Ukraine war, India has played a very balanced and sensitive role.

Shri Naqvi said that principles of Mahatma Gandhi and determination of Prime Minister Shri Modi have made India a "torch bearer" of social harmony, tolerance, peace and prosperity. India is one of the few nations which has given priority to the needs of the country, its people and also the entire humanity without bowing to any pressure. Shri Naqvi said that India has emerged as a strong "Global Leader" under the dynamic and effective leadership of Shri Modi. During any crisis, India is playing an effective role of "protector of peace".

Shri Naqvi said that India is an ideal of social harmony, tolerance, brotherhood for the entire world. The believers of almost all religions of the world live in India with peaceful coexistence. This strength of “Unity in Diversity” makes India “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”.

Shri Naqvi said that India-Iran's political, diplomatic, social, economic, cultural relations have attained newer heights under the leadership of Shri Modi. Meeting between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of Iran H.E. Mr. Ebrahim Raisi, during the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan in September 2022, has given new energy to India-Iran bilateral relations.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of Iran H.E. Mr. Ebrahim Raisi had discussed many important issues pertaining to the bilateral relationship and expressed their desire for strengthening the relationship further. They had also reviewed the progress in the development of the Shahid Behesti terminal, Chabahar Port and underscored the importance of bilateral cooperation in the field of regional connectivity.

Shri Naqvi said that India-Iran bilateral ties are marked by historic and civilizational connections, including strong people to people contacts.