New Delhi/Tashkent, Apr 8 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday, while calling the Indian students studying abroad as “ambassadors of the India’s values and culture” said that even though staying thousands of miles from home, they remain strongly connected to Indian traditions and actively promote them in their host countries.
Interacting with Indian students in Samarkand Medical University during his four day visit to Uzbekistan, Birla stressed that New India is known as the "land of opportunities" with rapid reforms in every field”, a Lok Sabha Secretariat said here on Tuesday.
He said, “National initiatives like Ayushman Bharat have created abundant opportunities in the healthcare sector across India. Ayushman Bharat expanding to include both government and private hospitals, there are ample opportunities for FMG doctors to gain valuable experience and contribute to the nation’s healthcare system”.
He told the students that the India cares deeply about the welfare of Indians living in every corner of the world. Adding that, India is dedicated to assisting and supporting overseas Indian students.
He said, “Indian doctors have a global identity, and you should continue this tradition. India has always produced exceptional doctors, and these students will enhance healthcare systems worldwide with their knowledge and skills”.
Birla urged the students to not only enhance their knowledge and skills but also embrace values such as dedication and compassion in their lives.
During his visit to Uzbekistan, Birla also interacted with members of Indian Diaspora. He said that the love and affection of the Indian Diaspora in Uzbekistan towards India is inspirational.
Speaking about India’s growing economic might, Birla highlighted that India today is the fastest-growing economy in the world, and its global reputation and innovation have created countless new opportunities. The Indian Diaspora can contribute to this growth through investment and innovation.
He emphasised that the relationship between India and Uzbekistan goes beyond official visits and documents, and is also based on the people to people ties, cultural exchanges, and mutual respect between the people of both countries.
On the sidelines of the 150th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union at Tashkent, Birla also met Shalva Papuashvili, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia. Both leaders shared their thoughts on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and expanding cooperation in trade, tourism, and innovation.
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