Entire world today is keen to engage with India. And, our diaspora can play a major role in furthering the country's bond with the world. At the same time, it is also necessary for us to connect and strengthen our bond with the diaspora.

India and Switzerland have both been the voices of peace, understanding and humanitarian values in the world.

The blood, sweat and tears of our people are mixed into this earth and have formed between us an eternal bond, written into the soil of this land...Bonds that remind us of ancient links between this region [Afghanistan] and India.

The India-Nepal border should not be a barrier but a bridge which helps bring prosperity to both sides.

We live in an inter-dependent world. An isolated India is not in our interest.

India has always wanted friendly ties with its neighbours, there can be no debate around it. We want to live in harmony and peace.