New Delhi/Johannesburg, Nov 22 (NationPress) During his visit to Johannesburg for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a significant dialogue with leaders of key Indian community organizations in South Africa. In a post shared on X, he conveyed, “I had the opportunity to converse with members of the Indian community in South Africa who are actively collaborating with various organizations. They expressed their insights on multiple topics and acknowledged India’s progress in various domains. I encouraged them to maintain the momentum in enhancing people-to-people connections and to promote the richness of Indian culture in South Africa, including practices like Yoga and Ayurveda, and to encourage greater participation in the Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz.”

This meeting was centered around reinforcing cultural connections, fostering community-led projects, and strengthening the relationship between India and the dynamic Indian diaspora in the region.

Community members expressed their respect for the Prime Minister’s visionary leadership. After the meeting, Swami Acharya remarked, “It was indeed an energizing meeting where PM Modi continues to motivate us with his leadership...”

Spiritual leader Swami Abhedananda from the Chinmaya Mission in South Africa commented, “It was a wonderful meeting... I felt honored to engage with him; the discussions were fruitful and enjoyable.”

A community representative pointed out some focal points of the dialogue, stating, “It was truly a privilege to meet Modi ji. While it was a group discussion, Modi ji highlighted three key areas. He inquired about our initiatives for vernacular languages, discussed ways to promote tourism in India by leveraging our large population here, and expressed his aspiration that those with generations of Indian heritage in South Africa can contribute to this cause...”

In a separate post, PM Modi shared a memorable moment from the interaction: “While engaging with the Indian community in South Africa, I received a Kalash from the Chinmaya Mission, containing Shree Anna or millets from both India and South Africa. This will be placed in the Annapoorna Devi Temple in Durban.”

The Prime Minister also met with the winners of the Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz, an initiative aimed at enhancing engagement with the diaspora.

He noted, “I met the winners of the Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz in South Africa, which encourages our diaspora members to delve deeper into India’s history and culture. It truly fortifies our diaspora’s connection with India.”

PM Modi’s activities in Johannesburg highlighted India’s profound cultural and emotional connections with the Indian community in South Africa, reaffirming the nation’s dedication to nurturing these relationships.

The G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled for November 22-23 in Johannesburg. On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi is anticipated to conduct a series of bilateral meetings with several world leaders attending the event.