Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday interacted with a delegation of international students from 14 countries studying at universities across the state and urged them to embrace a “Go Global” approach.
Students from countries including several African nations participated in the interaction. They are pursuing studies at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University in Hisar, Kurukshetra University and Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana.
The interaction was organised as part of the Haryana government’s efforts through its Foreign Cooperation Department to strengthen the state’s international engagement and expand global opportunities for its youth.
Saini said rapid advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and other modern technologies were creating new opportunities in areas including education, healthcare and agriculture.
“In such a scenario, young people must continue to learn, embrace new technologies and keep pace with the changing world,” he said.
The Chief Minister urged the students to adopt a “Go Global” outlook and make use of opportunities available across the world.
“Education is not the final destination in life, but the beginning of the journey ahead,” he said.
During the interaction, Saini asked the students about their studies, research and experiences of living in Haryana.
The students shared their experiences of the academic environment at their respective universities, their research work and their interactions with people in the state. They also spoke about Haryana’s culture and traditions.
Among those present was a student from Afghanistan who completed her PhD at Haryana Agricultural University and shared her experience of spending seven years in Haryana. She spoke entirely in Hindi during her interaction with the Chief Minister.
Other international students also said their time in Haryana had enabled them to pursue their academic interests while gaining an understanding of Indian and Haryanvi culture.
Saini said international students could serve as “brand ambassadors” of Haryana by sharing positive experiences about the state’s education, culture and people in their home countries.
He also encouraged them to use the knowledge and experience gained in Haryana to contribute to the development of their respective countries.
The Chief Minister urged the students to pursue their careers with hard work, dedication and a commitment to continuous learning, and extended his best wishes for their future.
Saini said Haryana’s engagement with other countries was not limited to government-to-government relations but also focused on building “heart-to-heart connections”.
Referring to the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message of “One Earth, One Family, One Future” reflected the spirit being carried forward by the state government.
Saini said international students returning home after completing their education take back not only degrees but also an understanding of Haryana’s culture, traditions and people.
“Through these students, people-to-people connections will be strengthened, further deepening mutual understanding, cooperation and trust between Haryana and their respective countries,” he said.
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