On November 19, 2023, Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani addressed the Indian community in Baku, Azerbaijan. He greeted and appreciated over 1,000 individuals, including professionals in international oil and gas, hospitality, and commodity trading, along with 380 university students. He acknowledged the unity of the Indian community, reflected in associations like the Indian Azerbaijan Association, the Azerbaijan Telugu Association, the Baku Tamil Sangham, and the Indian Students Association of Azerbaijan. Dr Pemmasani highlighted India's progress in digital innovation, renewable energy, space exploration, and economic dynamism and urged the diaspora to mentor, invest, and shape India's future by embracing their dual identity and connecting with India's growth story. The government reaffirms its commitment to the diaspora and welcomes them. Release ID: 2191527, Visitor Counter : 479.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Communications: The Indian government ministry responsible for telecommunications and postal services.
Indian Diaspora: Indians residing outside of India.
Baku: The capital city of Azerbaijan, where the event was held.
Ministry of Communications
Union Minister of State for Communications Dr
Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani addresses Indian
Diaspora in Baku
Calls on Indian Diaspora in Baku to Mentor, Invest, and
Shape India’s Future
Empowering India Abroad: Union MoS Dr Pemmasani
Urges Diaspora to Strengthen Ties and Drive Growth
Posted On: 19 NOV 2025 11:02AM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani,
on Monday evening, addressed members of the Indian community in Baku, extending warm greetings
and appreciating the vibrant gathering of over 1,000 individuals, including professionals from
international oil and gas, hospitality, and commodity trading sectors, as well as 380 university
students.
The Union MoS commended the community for its unity, as reflected in the establishment of multiple
associations such as the Indian Azerbaijan Association, the Azerbaijan Telugu Association, the Baku
Tamil Sangham, and the Indian Students Association of Azerbaijan. He noted that the gathering
represents the face of a modern, resilient, and ambitious India that is deeply rooted in its heritage
despite being thousands of miles away from home.
Highlighting the evolving landscape of India, the Union Minister of State underscored the country’s
progress in digital innovation, renewable energy, space exploration, and economic dynamism. He
emphasized that members of the diaspora remain integral to India’s journey, stating that their success
enhances India’s global standing, their investments generate opportunities, and their children serve as
future bridges between cultures.
The Union MoS urged the youth to proudly embrace their dual identity, uniting India’s ancient
wisdom with a modern multicultural outlook. He urged the community to stay connected, share
knowledge, mentor young entrepreneurs, and contribute to India’s growth story. Reaffirming the
government’s commitment to the diaspora, he concluded by reiterating that India’s doors are always
open to them.***
MI/ ARJ
(Release ID: 2191527) Visitor Counter : 479
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