Follow rules of country which gave you opportunity, don't forget roots: Naidu to Indians in Senegal

Dakar [Senegal], June 3 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu advised the Indian community in Senegal to follow rules and regulations of the country which has given them the opportunity, and secondly, not to forget their roots.
Naidu said this in his address to the Indian diaspora in Dakar on Thursday during his three-nation tour.
"It's important that wherever you go for sake of employment and economic uplift, two things should be remembered -- must follow rules and regulations of the country which has given you the opportunity and secondly, do not forget your roots," the Vice President said.

Earlier in the day, Naidu visited the Dakar Biennale 2022. The Biennale is an international art exhibition that showcases contemporary African art and creativity.

He also visited the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar.

Naidu is in Senegal from June 1 to June 3 and will be holding delegation-level talks with the President of the National Assembly Moustapha Niasse and other dignitaries, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
He also visited the Monument of African Renaissance in Dakar.
"The Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu visiting the Monument of African Renaissance in Dakar, Senegal today," tweeted the Vice Presidential secretariat.
The monumental structure made of bronze and copper stands tall at 52 meters and symbolises the 'dignity of the African continent as well as its vision of a better future.
Moreover, Naidu and his spouse Usha Naidu paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the African Renaissance Monument, following which the Vice President also visited the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar. The Museum is a repository of African art, culture and history and aims to highlight Africa's cultural and scientific contributions to the world.
Complimenting Senegal for positioning itself as one of Africa's model democracies, the Vice President said that India, as the world's largest democracy, appreciates Senegal's success in this regard. He further said that these shared values of democracy and secularism form the basis of warm and friendly relations between the two countries.
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu met the President of Senegal, Macky Sall, at the Presidential Palace in Dakar on Wednesday and reviewed the progress in the relationship between India and Senegal during the meeting.
Both the leaders agreed to further strengthen cooperation in various fields including agriculture, health, defence, railways, energy and culture.
"Vice President @MVenkaiahNaidu and President @Macky_Sall of Senegal held tete-a-tete followed by delegation-level talks in Dakar today. Reviewed the progress in our ties & agreed to further strengthen cooperation in agriculture, health, defence, railways, energy, culture, etc," Spokesperson for Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Arindam Bagchi said in a Tweet. (ANI)