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PM Modi Matches Congress PMs’ 70-Year Record with 17 Foreign Parliament Speeches - The Statesman

INDIA, JUL 9 – PM Modi matched 17 foreign parliamentary addresses delivered by all Congress PMs combined, highlighting India's growing global diplomacy and $12 billion development partnership with Africa.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 17th foreign parliamentary address, matching the total of all Congress Prime Ministers, marking a diplomatic milestone.
  • Modi's diplomatic tradition began in 2014 with addresses in Australia, Fiji, Bhutan, and Nepal, and his 17th speech in Namibia signals a shift in India's global outreach.
  • At the Namibian Parliament, Modi received a standing ovation and non-stop applause from lawmakers after his address.
  • Following his 17th foreign parliament address, Modi concluded his five-nation tour and returned to New Delhi, ahead of India's 2026 BRICS presidency.
  • India’s record 17 foreign parliamentary addresses underscores its growing global diplomatic influence ahead of its 2026 BRICS presidency.
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