The News Freedom
Gandhinagar, January 10
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday emphasized India’s evolving role as a ‘Vishwa Mitra’ in a swiftly transforming world. He stressed India’s global contributions, citing it as a pillar of stability and a trusted friend, advocating for people-centric development and global welfare. Highlighting India’s surge from the 11th to the 5th largest economy, he pledged India’s trajectory toward becoming one of the top three economies globally, reflecting the country’s robust aspirations and commitment to inclusive growth.
“India is moving forward in the role of a ‘Vishwa Mitra’ in a fast-changing world and today India has given the world confidence in achieving common collective goals,” Prime Minister Modi said while addressing the gathering after inaugurating the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar today.
“India’s commitment, efforts and hard work for global welfare is making the world safer and prosperous. The World looks at India as an important pillar of stability. A friend who can be trusted, a partner who believes in people-centric development, a voice that believes in global good, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions, a powerhouse of talented youth and a democracy that delivers ”, he further said.
“The priorities and aspirations of India’s 1.4 billion citizens and their belief in human-centric development coupled with the government’s commitment to inclusivity and equality is a major aspect of world prosperity and development”, the Prime Minister remarked.
The Prime Minister further said that India is the 5th largest economy in the world while it lagged at 11th position 10 years ago. He also underlined that in the next few years, India will go on to become one of the top 3 economies in the world, as predicted by various rating agencies in the world. “Experts can analyze this, but I guarantee that India will become the 3rd largest economy in the world”, PM Modi said.
He further added that India has become a ray of hope for the world at a time when the world has witnessed multiple geopolitical instabilities. Reflecting on India’s priorities whose glimpse can be seen in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, the Prime Minister mentioned sustainable industries, manufacturing and infrastructure, new age skills, futuristic technologies, AI and innovation, green hydrogen, renewable energy, and semiconductors.
PM Modi urged everyone to visit the trade show in Gujarat, especially the school and college students.
The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Gateway to the Future’ and includes the participation of 34 partner countries and 16 partner organizations. The Summit is also being used as a platform by the Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region to showcase investment opportunities in the North-Eastern regions.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister started by conveying his greeting for 2024. He reiterated the pledge to make India ‘viksit’ by 2047, making the next 25 years ‘Amrit Kaal’ of the country. “It is time for new dreams, new resolutions and continuous accomplishments”, he said. He noted the significance of the first Vibrant Gujarat Summit of the ‘Amrit Kaal’.
The Prime Minister said that the participation of H.R.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit as Chief Guest is special as it signifies the deepening ties between India and UAE. PM Modi said that his thoughts and support towards India are filled with warmth and heartiness as he mentioned Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit becoming a global platform for economic development and investment-related discussions.
He highlighted the India-UAE partnerships in increasing support to the renewable energy sector, innovative healthcare, and investments of several billion dollars in India’s port infrastructure. He also mentioned the initiation of operations by UAE’s Sovereign Wealth Fund in GIFT City and aircraft and ship leasing activities by transworld companies.