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Welcome speech by Clin. Prof. Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn,
the President, Mahidol University
I am extremely delighted to welcome you to this Special Seminar
on
His Majesty the King’s
Sufficiency Economy
Philosophy and
Mahatma Gandhi’s
Self Sufficiency Concept
. As this Seminar is being
organized with the kind collaboration of the Embassy of India, it is another
big step to foster our ageless link with India. The Government of India
through its Embassy has maintained a fruitful relation with the Mahidol
University all the time in the past and such academic collaboration means
a lot to us at our University. I look forward to their future collaboration
and support to us which we need with the launching of the Master’s
Degree Program on Indian Studies.
Mahatma Gandhi has been source of inspiration for generations
throughout the world. In this fast globalizing world, his messages are very
relevant to save our humanity from many ills. Our His Majesty the King too
holds similar vision where he leads us to a life with no greed and
satisfaction. I am sure, both high profile speakers today would explain and
inspire the youth of this nation. Mahidol University congratulates both the
Indian Embassy and the organisers of such an important academic seminar.