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PM Modi addressed the Parliament of Namibia on Wednesday

While addressing the Parliament of Namibia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is because of the power of the Indian Constitution that a person like him, coming from a poor family, was able to secure the post of the Prime Minister for the third consecutive term.

"It is because of India’s Constitution that a daughter from a poor tribal family is today the President of the world’s largest democracy. It is the power of the Constitution that someone like me, born into a poor family, has had the opportunity to become Prime Minister for a third consecutive term," PM Modi said, during his visit to Namibia.

VIDEO | Windhoek, Namibia: PM Narendra Modi receives a standing ovation as he begins his address at the Namibian Parliament. Members of the House can be heard chanting "Modi, Modi" as he takes the podium.

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The Prime Minister also spoke about the support that India extended to Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. "During the pandemic, we stood with Africa providing vaccines and medicines even when many others refused to share. Our Aarogya Maitri initiative supports Africa with hospitals, equipment, medicines and training. India is ready to supply Namibia with a Bhabhatron radiotherapy machine for advanced cancer care. This machine, developed in India, has been deployed in 15 countries and has helped nearly half a million patients in different countries with critical cancer care. We also invite Namibia to join the Jan Aushadhi program for access to affordable and quality medicines," he said.

#WATCH | Windhoek: On the vision for the future of India-Namibia relations, PM Narendra Modi says, "Let us be guided by Namibia’s national bird, the African Fish Eagle. Known for its sharp vision and majestic flight, it teaches us to Soar together, Scan the horizon and, boldly… pic.twitter.com/RhydUVIaM0 — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025

Meanwhile, he also spoke about receiving Namibia's highest civilian award on Wednesday. "I am deeply honoured to receive the highest civilian award of Namibia as a symbol of the friendship between our peoples. Like the tough and elegant plants of Namibia, our friendship has stood the test of time. And, just like your national plant, Welwitschia Mirabilis, it only grows stronger with age and time," PM Modi said.

#WATCH | Windhoek: Addressing the Parliament of Namibia, PM Narendra Modi says, "I am deeply honoured to receive the highest civilian award of Namibia as a symbol of the friendship between our peoples. Like the tough and elegant plants of Namibia, our friendship has stood the… pic.twitter.com/PAWyXLohHY

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025