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PM to attend BRICS Summit at Brazil from 13th to 14th November

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Brasilia, Brazil on 13th – 14th November 2019 to attend the 11th BRICS summit. The theme of the BRICS summit this year is “Economic Growth for an Innovative Future.” This will be the sixth time that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating at the BRICS summit. His first BRICS summit was at Fortaleza in Brazil in 2014. A large business delegation from India is also expected to be present during the visit especially to attend the BRICS Business Forum where the business community of all five countries are represented. Prime Minister is scheduled to hold separate bi-lateral meetings with the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese Premier Xi Jinping apart from the BRICS business forum closing ceremony and the closed & Plenary Sessions of the XI BRICS Summit. In the closed session, the discussions are expected to be focused on challenges and opportunities for the exercise of national sovereignty in the contemporary world. This will be followed by the BRICS Plenary Session where the leaders will discuss the intra BRICS cooperation for the economic development of BRICS societies. Thereafter Prime Minister shall participate in the meeting of the BRICS leaders with BRICS Business Council where in the Chairman of the Brazilian BRICS Business Council and the President of the new Development Bank are expected to submit reports. Immediately thereafter a BRICS MoU between Trade and Investment Promotion agencies will be signed. On the conclusion of the summit leaders will issue a joint declaration. BRICS brings together five major emerging economies comprising 42 percent of the world’s population, having 23 percent of the global GDP and around 17 percent of the share and world trade. BRICS cooperation has two pillars including consultations on issues of mutual interest through meeting of leaders and ministers as well as cooperation through meeting of senior officials in a number of areas including trade, finance, health, education, science and technology, agriculture, communications IT etc.
PM condoles loss of lives in an accident in Nagarkurnool, Telangana, Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in an accident in Nagarkurnool, Telangana. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 to those injured. In a PMO tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Condolences to those who lost their loved ones in an accident in Nagarkurnool, Telangana. May the injured recover at the earliest. From PMNRF, an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each will be given to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured: PM Modi”
Prime Minister meets the Vice President of the Republic of Suriname

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Vice President of the Republic of Suriname Mr. Michael A. Adhin who is visiting India to attend the World Culture Festival. Prime Minister appreciated the proactive role being played by the Indian diaspora in Suriname not only in the development of that country but also in strengthening historical ties between the two countries. He said that India remained committed to continue to extend all possible support to the Republic of Suriname for capacity building and human resource development.
PM to address the inaugural session of Joint Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts on 30th April

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the inaugural session of the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 30th April, 2022 at 10 AM. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The Joint Conference is an occasion for the executive and the judiciary to come together to create frameworks for simple and convenient delivery of justice and to discuss steps required to overcome the challenges facing the justice system. The previous such conference was held in 2016. Since then, the government has taken various initiatives for improving infrastructure and integration of digital technology in court processes under eCourts Mission Mode Project.
Agreement between ESSO-IITM India and WCRP, Geneva on hosting International CLIVAR Monsoon Project Office at ESSO-IITM, Pune, India

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today was informed about the signing of an Agreement on 9th February 2015 between the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (ESSO-IITM), an autonomous organization under the Earth System Science Organization (ESSO), Ministry of Earth Sciences and World Climate Research Program (WCRP), Geneva for setting up of an International Climate Variability and Predictability (CLIVAR) Monsoon Project Office (ICMPO) at ESSO-IITM in Pune. WCRP has identified three Institutes to host three International Climate Project Office (ICPO) nodes viz. International CLIVAR Global Project Office; International CLIVAR Monsoon Project Office (ICMPO) and International CLIVAR Modeling Project Office respectively. Following this agreement ICMPO will be set up at ESSO-IITM and will have unique responsibilities. The ICMPO at ESSO-IITM Pune will be responsible for implementation of (i) intra-seasonal, seasonal and inter-annual variability and predictability of Monsoon systems, in close cooperation with relevant WCRP activities and (ii) development of a CLIVAR “Research Opportunity” on links between the Monsoons and the cryosphere. Hosting of an ICPO node by ESSO-IITM will not only give it an international recognition, but will also help ESSO-IITM scientists to establish fruitful cooperation with the global community of climate researchers. It will lead to better understanding of climate variability and development of climate prediction models that are useful for the global community. ESSQ-IITM as a host institution will provide office space and other required facilities for the ICMPO, salaries and other allowances for three contract scientists, salaries for three secretarial staff and support for official tours etc. Background:- ESSO-IITM is a premiere research Institute generating scientific knowledge in the field of meteorology and atmospheric sciences that has potential application in various fields such as agriculture, economics, health, water resources, transportation, communications, etc. It functions as a national centre for basic and applied research in Monsoon meteorology. WGRP, Geneva is an international research coordination programme with a mission to facilitate analysis and prediction of Earth system variability and change for use in an increasing range of practical applications of direct relevance, benefit and value to society. CLIVAR is a core project of WCRP with a goal to improve understanding and prediction of ocean-atmosphere interactions and their influence on climate variability and change, for the benefit of society and the environment.
PM expresses sadness over the tragic accident of Myanmar military plane

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the Myanmar military transport plane crash. “Deeply saddened at the tragic loss of Myanmar’s military transport plane. India stands ready to help in every way in the recovery efforts”, the Prime Minister said.
PM vacates Vadodara Parliamentary seat and retains Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today vacated the Vadodara Parliamentary seat, retaining the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. Shri Narendra Modi sent in his resignation as a Member of Parliament from Vadodara to Speaker of Lok Sabha today. Shri Narendra Modi was elected from both the Varanasi and Vadodara parliamentary constituencies in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
PM condoles loss of lives due to a mishap at a brick kiln in Motihari, Bihar

Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap at a brick kiln in Motihari, Bihar. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 Lakhs to the next kin of deceased and Rs. 50,000 to those injured in the mishap from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The Prime Minister Office tweeted; “Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap at a brick kiln in Motihari. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
US India Strategic Partnership Forum calls on PM

The members of US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi today. The delegation was led by Chairman, USISPF, Mr. John Chambers. The Prime Minister appreciated the delegation for reposing faith in the Indian Economy. He mentioned about the evolving start-up ecosystem in the country, highlighting the entrepreneurial risk taking capacity of India’s youth. He also outlined the steps taken by the Government including Atal Tinkering Labs and conducting Hackathons to boost innovation potential and solve problems using technology. Prime Minister talked about steps taken to ensure Ease of Doing Business like reduction of corporate tax and labour reforms. He also outlined that the target of government is ensuring Ease of Living. He said that the unique strength of India is the availability of three Ds – democracy, demography and ‘dimaag’. The Delegation expressed faith in the vision of the Prime Minister for the country and said that the next five years of India will define the next twenty five years of the world. About USISPF The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is a non-profit organization, with the primary objective of strengthening the India-US bilateral and strategic partnership through policy advocacy in the fields of economic growth, entrepreneurship, employment-creation, and innovation.
PM gives best wishes to people of Australia on Australia Day

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given best wishes to people of Australia on Australia Day. “Best wishes to people of Australia on Australia Day! Will always cherish the warmth of the people of Australia during my visit last November”, the Prime Minister said.
PM’s remarks at I2U2 Summit

Your Excellency, Prime Minister Lapid, Your Highness, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Your Excellency, President Biden, First of all, many congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Lapid on assuming the office as the Prime Minister. I would also like to thank him for hosting today’s summit. This is a meeting of strategic partners in the true sense. We are all good friends too, and we all have common perspective and common interests as well. Excellencies, Your Highness, ” I2U2″ has set a positive agenda right from today’s first summit. We have identified Joint Projects in many areas, and have also prepared a roadmap to move forward in them. Under the ” I2U2″ framework, we have agreed to increase joint investment in six key areas of water, energy, transport, space, health and food security. It is clear that the vision and agenda of “I2U2″ is progressive and practical. By mobilizing the mutual strengths of our countries – Capital, Expertise and Markets – we can accelerate our agenda, and contribute significantly to the global economy. Our cooperative framework is also a good model for practical cooperation in the face of increasing global uncertainties. I am confident that with ” I2U2″, we will make significant contributions to energy security, food security and economic growth on a global scale. Thank you.
Cabinet approves India’s Membership in the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), South Korea

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the proposal for India’s taking full membership of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Governing Council. The move involves payment of annual contribution of US $ 5,00,000 to the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), Seoul, South Korea. Background International Vaccine Institute (IVI), Seoul, South Korea, established in 1997 on the initiatives of the UNDP, is an international organization devoted to developing and introducing new and improved vaccines to protect the people, especially children, against deadly infectious diseases. In the year 2007, with the approval of Cabinet, India joined IVI. India is a long-term collaborator and stake-holder of IVI. In December, 2012 the Board of Trustees (BOT) of IVI approved the formation of its new governance structure. As per the new governance structure of IVI, a member State has to contribute to the IVI by paying a portion of its core budget. Since India is classified in Group-I, it has to pay an annual contribution of US $ 50,000.
Meeting of PM with President of European Commission on the sidelines of G-7 Summit

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, on 27 June 2022 on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit in Schloss Elmau, Germany. Prime Minister recalled President Von Der Leyen’s productive visit to Delhi in April 2022 during the Raisina Dialogue. The leaders expressed happiness on the resumption of negotiations on the Trade, Investment and GI Agreements between India and EU. They reviewed India-EU engagements in various sectors, including digital cooperation, climate action and technology & innovation. Both leaders also exchanged views on contemporary global and regional developments.
PM to interact with sugarcane farmers

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will meet and interact with a delegation of about 150 sugarcane farmers at Lok Kalyan Marg on June 29, 2018. The delegation will consist of farmers from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Union Government’s interventions and initiatives taken for the sugarcane sector are likely to come up for discussion during the meeting.
PM’s Statement on “International Governance and Regional Crisis” at the first working session of the Sixth BRICS Summit

Situation in West Asia poses a grave threat to regional and global peace and security. It affects the lives of seven million Indian citizens living in the Gulf. · Remaining mute spectators to countries being torn up can have grave consequences. BRICS should explore how to help end the conflict in Iraq. · We must put collective pressure on States to deny sanctuaries and support to terrorists. · Corrective action must begin with the reform of institutions of global governance, like the UN Security Council and IMF. Expressing concern over “grave instability that is fast seeping across borders” in West Asia, the Prime Minister, ShriNarendraModi, hassaid that remaining mute spectators to countries being torn up, can have grave consequences. In his statement on “International Governance and Regional Crisis” at the first working session of the Sixth BRICS Summit in Fortaliza, Brazil, he called upon the member-countries of BRICS to explore how they can work together to help end the conflict in Iraq. Stating that the situation in West Asia poses a grave threat to regional, and global, peace and security, the Prime Minister said India is particularly concerned because this affects the lives of seven million Indian citizens, living in the Gulf region. Drawing attention to the continuing suffering of the Afghan people, ShriNarendraModi said “we must help Afghanistan fight the forces of terrorism.” He declared that India would continue to assist Afghanistan “in building its capacity; in governance, security and economic development.” Expressing concern over developments in Syria, the Prime Minister said India stands fully prepared to play a part in any peace process. He also expressed concern at the recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Palestine. Calling for zero-tolerance towards terrorism, the Prime Minister said humanity must unite, and isolate terrorist forces, especially States that flout basic norms. He urged the BRICS grouping to “put collective pressure on States to deny sanctuaries and support to terrorists.” Describing terrorism as a proxy war, he said the international community has not been able to combat terror effectively “due to different yardsticks.” The Prime Minister called for an early adoption by the United Nations, of the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. Stating that cyber security has become a major concern, ShriNarendraModi urged BRICS countries to take the lead in preserving cyber space as a “global common good.” The Prime Minister said the world must unite as one, to decisively confront global challenges. He said corrective action must begin with the reform of institutions of global governance. ShriNarendraModi said institutions like the UN Security Council and IMF need urgent reform – they must become more representative and reflect ground realities.
PM participates in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit on the invitation of the President of U.S.A., Joseph R. Biden Jr., earlier today. Prime Minister delivered his remarks in the Opening Session of the Summit on the theme ‘Preventing Pandemic Fatigue and Prioritizing Preparedness’. Prime Minister highlighted that India adopted a people centric strategy to combat the pandemic and has made the highest ever allocation for its health budget this year. Prime Minister stated that India was running the largest vaccination campaign in the world and had vaccinated close to ninety percent of its adult population and more than fifty million children. Prime Minister also highlighted that as a responsible member of the global community, India would continue to play an active role by sharing its low cost indigenous COVID mitigation technologies, vaccines and therapeutics with other countries. India is working to extend its genomic surveillance consortium. India has used traditional medicine extensively and has laid the foundation for a WHO Center for Traditional Medicine in India to make this knowledge available to the world. Prime Minister also called for strengthening and reforming the WHO to create a stronger and more resilient global health security architecture. Other participants included co-hosts of the event – Heads of State/Government of Belize in its capacity as Chair of CARICOM, Senegal as Chair of African Union, Indonesia as President of G20 and Germany as President of G7 respectively. Secretary General of the United Nations, Director General of World Health Organization and other dignitaries also participated. Prime Minister had also participated in the first Global COVID virtual Summit hosted by President Biden on 22 September 2021.
Special Envoy of the Sultan of Oman calls on PM

The Special Envoy of the Sultan of Oman Foreign Minister Yousuf Bin Alawi Bin Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at South Block in New Delhi today. He conveyed the greetings of the Sultan and reaffirmed the importance of the relations with India. The Prime Minister conveyed his deep appreciation of the Sultan of Oman`s gesture and said he looked forward to further strengthening the close ties between the two countries. They discussed ways to increase the trade and investment between the two countries. The Prime Minister also thanked the Sultan of Oman for looking after the welfare of 700,000 Indians living in Oman.
PM condoles loss of lives due to lightning in parts of West Bengal Approve Ex-gratia for the victims

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to lightning in parts of West Bengal. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “My thoughts are with all those who lost their near and dear ones due to lightning in parts of West Bengal. May the injured recover at the earliest.” The Prime Minister also approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 for the injured.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on the safety in Mines, Testing and Research Station

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India and Department of Natural Resource Mines and Energy, Queensland Government, Australia through the Safety in Mines, Testing and Research Station (SIMTARS). Impact: The MoU will help in establishing a partnership between DGMS and SIMTARS for: implementation of risk based safety management system, providing training, organising, conference, seminar and other technical meetings, setting up occupations safety and health academy and national mine disaster centre, and modernising R&D laboratory of DGMS. Implementation strategy: The memorandum of understanding will become operative from the date of signing and remain in effect for three years. Background: Mining accident rates in Australia is the lowest in the world. Australia has pioneered in conceptualising and implementing risk based Safety Management Plans for the mining sector using the technique of hazard identification and risk assessment.SIMTARS is known to have exclusive expertise in Mines Safety Management Systems.
Bangladesh Home Minister calls on Prime Minister

Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan, Home Minister of Bangladesh called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister condoled the loss of lives in the recent terrorist attacks in Bangladesh. Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to support Bangladesh in fighting against terrorism. Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan thanked Prime Minister for India’s support and solidarity. He also briefed Prime Minister on the situation in Bangladesh.
PM congratulates Indian shuttler, P V Sindhu for winning the Swiss Open 2022

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian shuttler, P V Sindhu for winning the Swiss Open 2022. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 on winning the Swiss Open 2022. Her accomplishments inspire the youth of India. Best wishes to her for her future endeavours.”
PM’s meeting with President of USA and President of Indonesia on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in Bali

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President of USA H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden and President of Indonesia H.E. Mr. Joko Widodo on the margins of G-20 Leaders’ Summit in Bali today. PM Modi affirmed that G-20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, and underlined the importance of G-20 continuing to demonstrate its capacity to bring together major economies, to overcome global challenges. G-20 is working together to restore sustainable and inclusive growth in our economies and beyond, tackle the ongoing climate, energy, and food crises, strengthen global health architecture and promote technological transformation. PM Modi affirmed that India would give voice to other developing countries during its Presidency, and emphasized G-20’s role in assisting vulnerable countries; supporting inclusive development, strengthening economic security and global supply chains; developing improved and innovative financing models for multilateral financial institutions; providing solutions to challenges like climate change, pandemics, economic fragility, reducing poverty and achieving SDGs; and leveraging public and private financing to close the infrastructure gap. PM Modi thanked President Widodo and President Biden for their commitment to support G-20’s work under India’s Presidency.