Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, addressed the opening of Shri Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Fiji today via a video message.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister of Fiji and the People of Fiji for the hospital and said that the hospital is a symbol of the relationship between the two countries, another chapter in the shared journey of India and Fiji.
Children’s Heart Hospital
Shri Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital in Fiji is one of its kind not only in Fiji but in the entire South Pacific region.
The Prime Minister said, “for regions, where heart-related diseases are a major challenge, this hospital will be a way of giving new life to thousands of children.”
He also expressed satisfaction that not only the children will get world-class treatment but all surgeries will be done free of cost and for that, he appreciated Sai Prem Foundation, Fiji, the Government of Fiji, and Shri Sathya Sai Sanjivini Children’s Heart Hospital of India.
The Prime Minister bowed to Brahmleen Sri Sathya Sai Baba whose sapling of human service has grown into a huge banyan tree, serving entire humanity.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba freed spiritualism from Rituals: Modi
The Prime Minister recalled that “Sri Sathya Sai Baba freed spiritualism from rituals and linked it with people’s welfare. His work in the areas of education, health, for the poor and deprived inspires us even today.”
Shri Modi also remembered the services of the Sai devotees during the time of the Gujarat earthquake.
The Prime Minister said, “I consider it my great fortune that I got the constant blessings of Sathya Sai Baba and am getting it even today.”
Shared legacy of India Fiji relations
The Prime Minister said that the shared legacy of India Fiji relations is based on the sense of service to humanity.
India could fulfill its obligations during the pandemic based on these values as we could provide medicines to 150 countries and about 100 million vaccines to about 100 countries. Fiji has always been prioritized in such efforts, he said.
The Prime Minister continued to dwell on the depth of the relationship between the two countries.
He said despite the vast ocean separating the two countries, our culture has kept us connected and our relations are based on mutual respect and strong people to people ties.
He acknowledged the privilege of India getting opportunities to contribute to the socio-economic development of Fiji.
Prime Minister Modi greeted Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama of Fiji on his birthday today and expressed the hope that under his leadership, the relationship between the two countries will continue to get stronger.
