NRI confidence in India mirrors national mood, says Sushma

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday stated that the confidence of non-resident Indians (NRIs) have got since Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been elected mirrors the national mood post-Lok Sabha elections.

"The excitement, energy and confidence in the Indian community abroad about India mirror the national mood in India after the election. The Prime Minister has paid special attention to reach out to the Indian community abroad on a scale that is unmatched. Our decisions on persons of Indian origin (PIO) and overseas citizens of India (OCI) have been widely welcomed by the Indian community abroad," Swaraj said while speaking on the Prime Minister's recent visits abroad in the Lok Sabha.

"The Indian community today not only feels more connected to India, but has responded enthusiastically to his call to participate in India's transformation," she added.

Swaraj further stated that Prime Minister Modi has signalled his willingness to assume the leadership which is expected of the world's largest democracy "In the last few months, Prime Minister has laid out a clear vision of India's role and place in the world; signalled willingness to assume leadership expected from the world's largest democracy; and, demonstrated ability to turn commitments into action and convert opportunities into outcomes. We have revived important relationships that have long suffered from neglect. We have shown our will to speak clearly on our security interests and defend them robustly. Our pursuit of global aspirations has been accompanied by global engagement," she said.

"There is a new global confidence in India. In turn, Prime Minister's visits have advanced our pursuit of a secure and stable environment that we need to accomplish our development goals. It will also contribute in a significant measure to our mission of accelerating economic growth, boosting investment, creating jobs and transforming the quality of life of our people," she added.