I would like to thank His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi the Ruler of Sharjah, for the warm welcome accorded to me in the Emirate of Sharjah.
It gives me immense pleasure to address this distinguished gathering representing leaders of business, trade and investment. Your presence here is testimony to the fact that there is deep interest in expanding India-UAE economic and trade ties.
I am glad to participate in this important event which brings together the business communities of India and Syria. Bilateral trade links date back at least 4000 years.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
and Dear Students,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am very happy to participate in the Vishva Konkani Ekta Divas, which is a part of a series of events during the 25 day First World Konkani Cultural Convention, being held to showcase the splendor, heritage and the traditions of the Konkani people, as well as to forge unity among the various religious, regional and dialectal denominations of Konkani. I congratulate the Konkani organizations from around the world, especially Mandd Sobhann for their contribution in organizing these events.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
And Dear Students,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Ladies and Gentlemen,