India, Dec. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Your Excellency, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia,
Honourable Speakers of both Houses of Parliament,
Honourable Members,
Excellencies,
and my dear sisters and brothers of Ethiopia,
It is a moment of great privilege for me to stand before you today. It is wonderful to be here in Ethiopia, the land of lions. I feel very much at home. Because my home state Gujarat in India, is also home to Lions.
I am honoured to be here, in this temple of democracy, in the heart of a nation with ancient wisdom and modern aspirations. And, I come to you with deep respect for your Parliament, your people, and your democratic journey. On behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India, I bring greetings ...