NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Tuesday addressed the Indian students in Uzbekistan and said that they were “ambassadors of Indian values“.
“Indian students studying abroad are ambassadors of Indian values and culture. Despite staying thousands of miles away, these students continue to be deeply rooted in Indian values and spread them in their host countries,” he said.
Highlighting the country’s initiatives in medical field, Birla said, “New India is known as the ‘Land of Opportunities’ with rapid reforms in every field. National initiatives like Ayushman Bharat have created abundant opportunities in the healthcare sector across India”.
“With 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. The rapid growth in medical research and education in India has created numerous opportunities for the students to work in academic and research institutions,” he added.
He further talked about the country’s strides on the economic front saying, “India today is the fastest-growing economy in the world, and its global reputation and innovation have created countless new opportunities.”
He made these comments while addressing Indian students at Samarkand Medical University.
“Touched by the warm welcome I received from members of the Indian diaspora in Samarkand today. Eagerly looking forward to meeting with Indian students at Samarkand State Medical University, where I’m sure we’ll have a fruitful exchange,” he said in a post on X.
He also interacted with the Indian diaspora in Tashkent and said, “Despite being thousands of miles away, their deep connection with India, its culture, and values was truly heartwarming. Their passion for contributing to India’s development journey is highly inspiring. Our diaspora plays strong role in strengthening India’s global presence. Their hard work, cultural engagement, and deep-rooted pride in our heritage are a source of strength for us all. Interactions like these reaffirm our shared commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive India.”
He is on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan as head of the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) for the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly.