As a leader, your job isn’t just to tell the truth.
It’s also to recognize when you’re working with facts—and when you’re not.
https://www.inc.com/robin-camarote/how-to-lead-with-a-transparent-facts-based-strategy/91254937
**PM Modi Pens Special Foreword for Italian PM Meloni’s Autobiography**
*By Chanshimla Varah | Sep 29, 2025, 04:24 pm*
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned the foreword for the Indian edition of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s autobiography, *I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles*. The book will be published by Rupa Publications in India.
In his foreword, PM Modi described Meloni’s life as more than just a story of politics and power. He highlighted her courage and unwavering commitment to public service as defining aspects of her journey.
### Leadership Commendation: ‘Meloni Has Provided Strength and Stability to Italy’
PM Modi praised Meloni’s leadership, stating that she has brought strength and stability to Italy. He wrote, “She has always been pragmatic and committed to furthering global good.”
Drawing a parallel to Indian traditions, Modi connected Meloni’s rise to the concept of *Nari Shakti*—the divine feminine energy revered in Indic culture. He observed, “There are various ways to understand as well as appreciate Meloni’s rise and leadership. Among those, I can see a strong connection between her story and the concept of Nari Shakti.”
### Cultural Resonance: ‘India and Italy Bound by Shared Civilizational Instincts’
The Prime Minister noted that Meloni has remained deeply rooted in her heritage while confidently leading her nation on the global stage. Her journey from a modest neighborhood in Rome to holding Italy’s highest political office exemplifies the power of purpose beyond narrow partisan politics.
According to Modi, “Her purpose of defending motherhood, national identity, and tradition will resonate with readers in India. Her belief in defending one’s cultural heritage, while engaging with the world on equal terms, mirrors our own values.”
### Book Endorsement: PM Modi Calls Meloni’s Autobiography ‘Mann Ki Baat’
PM Modi underlined the shared civilizational instincts binding India and Italy—such as safeguarding heritage and celebrating womanhood. He expressed confidence that Meloni’s autobiography would be embraced as a “refreshing story of an outstanding contemporary political leader and patriot.”
He also referred to the book as her “Mann Ki Baat,” echoing the title of his popular monthly radio address to the nation.
The friendship and camaraderie between Modi and Meloni have been widely celebrated on social media, with their interactions frequently going viral under the hashtag #Melodi.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/india/pm-modi-writes-foreword-to-giorgia-meloni-s-memoir/story
**Voices from the 2025 U.N. General Assembly: Insights Beyond the Headlines**
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Each year, the U.N. General Assembly serves as a platform where many leaders discuss a wide range of topics important to their nations, regions, and the world. While certain speeches often dominate headlines and airtime, some voices offer equally compelling perspectives that deserve attention.
Here, The Associated Press highlights notable remarks from leaders who may not have captured the spotlight on the first day of the 2025 General Debate.
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**Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of Suriname**
*“The United Nations must be a genuine unity of nations. We are all really better together.”*
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**Gitanas Nauseda, President of Lithuania**
*“Our international order is being slowly eroded by the irresponsible actions of those who should know better. The world is turning into a much more dangerous place. We have seen this before.”*
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**Abdullah II, King of Jordan, on the Mideast situation**
*“Not for the first time, developments on the ground have made me question the worth and utility of words in capturing the magnitude of the crisis. Yet, not speaking about it would signal acceptance of the situation and abandonment of our humanity—and that, I will not do.”*
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**Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea**
*“K culture is connecting people all over the world. The success and spread of K culture prove that universal empathy is possible.”*
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**Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa**
*“We are fighting wars that cause death and destruction when we should be fighting poverty.”*
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These insightful reflections remind us of the diverse challenges and hopes shared by leaders around the globe as they convene to shape our collective future.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/said-leaders-un-own-words-025711663.html
