Kinship among nations is not determined in such measurements as proximity of size and age.

A mother takes twenty years to make a man of her boy, and another woman makes a fool of him in twenty minutes.

We want an Afghanistan that is shaped by the dreams of the great Afghan people, not by irrational fears and overreaching ambitions of others.

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.

World's keenness to engage with India has risen. In such times 'fear of unknown' can be an obstacle. Our diaspora can help overcome this.

In every sector of India's forward march, I see the U.S. as an indispensable partner. Many of you also believe that a stronger and prosperous India is in America's strategic interest. Let us work together to convert shared ideals into practical cooperation. There can be no doubt that in advancing this relationship, both nations stand to gain in great measure.