We need to convert the extraordinary goodwill between India and Russia into a thriving, visible, vigorous, and mutually beneficial economic relationship.
I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong and caring. An India, that regains a place of honour in the comity of great nations.
Indian democracy's greatest strength is that we have always put the nation above politics.
Our aim may be as high as the endless sky, but we should have a resolve in our minds to walk ahead, hand-in-hand, for victory will be ours.
Ours is a multi-religious country, a multi-lingual country; we have many different modes of worship. We believe in peaceful and harmonious co-existence.
It is true that of all the states in India, Nagaland has a unique history. We are sensitive to this historical fact. But this uniqueness has in no way diminished the spirit of patriotism among the Naga people.
Our aim should be to make India a global R&D hub.
I have a vision of India: an India free of hunger and fear, an India free of illiteracy and want.
Poverty is multidimensional. It extends beyond money incomes to education, health care, political participation and advancement of one's own culture and social organisation.
In Indonesia, Malaysia, wherever Muslims are living, they don't want to live in harmony.
Our frequent initiatives to normalise relations with Pakistan are not a sign of our weakness; rather, they are an indication of our commitment to peace.
The reality is that international institutions like the UN can only be as effective as its members allow it to be.
Free and fair elections have again demonstrated that Jammu and Kashmir is part of India, and the people want to remain with it.
The UN's unique legitimacy flows from a universal perception that it pursues a larger purpose than the interests of one country or a small group of countries.
The regional parties have emerged as a strong force, and they, too, deserve a place in national politics.
As we talk with candour, we open the doors to new possibilities and new areas of cooperation in advance in democracy, in combating terrorism, in energy and environment, science and technology and international peacekeeping.
We believe in resolving all disputes peacefully.
Our words, actions, and diplomatic efforts should be aimed at trying to achieve pragmatic goals rather than creating rhetorical effect.
Whatever understanding is reached with Pakistan has to be followed honestly, and everybody will have to rise above party politics and be actively committed to make India prosperous.
My message to the people and rulers of Pakistan is, 'As neighbours, we want peace and friendship and cooperation with you so that together we can change the face of South Asia.'