- A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Tao Dan Park in Vietnam
- The External Affairs Minister was on a four-day official visit to Vietnam from 15-18 October 2023.
- He said that Mahatma Gandhi has served as an inspiration for diplomacy in today’s world plagued by conflict and violence.
- Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to truth, non-violence and the freedom and independence of people has been recognized by the United Nations by declaring his birthday (2 October) as the International Day of Non-Violence.
- Dr. Jaishankar said that his thoughts today are a very powerful inspiration for human dignity, social values, spirituality, environment, sustainability, cleanliness, and many other areas.
- The bust is a symbolic moment of friendship between India and Vietnam and underlines the message of independence, self-reliance, and human dignity.
A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Tao Dan Park in Vietnam
ByCurrent Hunt Team
Oct 23, 2023