The Officer Trainees of the 2023 Batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) on Thursday met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. This year’s batch includes Officer Trainees from 15 different states and union territories.
The Officer Trainees praised the success of India’s foreign policy under the Prime Minister’s leadership and sought his suggestions and guidance for upcoming assignments. The Prime Minister advised them to always carry the culture of the country with pride and dignity and to showcase it wherever they are posted. He talked about the importance of overcoming a colonial mindset in all aspect of life, including personal conduct, and instead carry themselves as proud representatives of the country.
Prime Minister also discussed how the perception of the country is changing on the world stage. He stated that now we engage with the world on equal footing, with mutual respect and dignity. He talked about India’s response to Covid pandemic in comparison to other nations. He also mentioned about the country’s onward march to become the third largest economy.
Prime Minister also suggested the Officer Trainees to expand their engagement with the Indian diaspora when posted abroad. (Source-PIB)
