'Like Entire Nation Came To Welcome PM Modi in Croatia': Indian Diaspora Member Shares Experience In Zagreb

Croatia: A member of the Indian diaspora shared his experience witnessing the overwhelming reception Prime Minister Narendra Modi received from the Indian community, saying it felt as though the entire nation had come to welcome him. PM Modi's visit to Croatia marks the first-ever by an Indian Prime Minister.

Describing the vibrant atmosphere among fellow community members, an Indian-origin attendee expressed his excitement, saying it felt like the whole nation had gathered to greet the Prime Minister.

“It feels as if the entire nation has come here to welcome PM Modi. He has placed India firmly on the path of development... The country is on its journey to becoming a Vishvaguru... It's a matter of great pride for us that PM Modi is visiting Croatia,” the diaspora member said.

Upon reaching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora as he arrived at a hotel in Zagreb.

“Croatia's Indian community has contributed to Croatia's progress and also remained in touch with their roots in India. In Zagreb, I interacted with some members of the Indian community, who accorded me an unforgettable welcome. There is immense enthusiasm among the Indian community here about this visit and its impact in making the bond between our nations stronger than ever before,” PM Modi wrote on X.

PM Modi is visiting Croatia at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic. This is the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, marking an important milestone in the bilateral relationship.

Croatia, last stop of PM Modi's three-nation visit

Croatia is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last stop in the ongoing 3-nation tour. The Prime Minister's first stop was Cyprus, then Kananaskis in Canada for G7 summit and third is Croatia.

At the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a handshake by Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. He also met French President Emmanuel Macron, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Italy counterpart Giorgia Meloni, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

In a candid interaction on the sidelines of G7 Summit in Canada with Italy counterpart, PM Modi told Giorgio Meloni, “Fully saying agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!”

Complementing the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni told him that he's the best and she's trying to be as him.