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Address by PM at the Opening Ceremony of BRICS Business Forum 2022
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 22 Jun, 2022

Excellencies, Leaders of the BRICS business community, Namaskar! BRICS was established with the belief that this group of emerging economies can evolve as an engine of global growth. Today when the whole world is focusing on post-COVID recovery, then the role of BRICS countries will continue to remain very important again. Friends, In order to deal with the economic problems arising out of the pandemic, in India we have adopted the mantra of “reform, perform and transform”. And the results of this approach are evident from the performance of the Indian economy. This year, we are expecting 7.5 percent growth, which makes us the fastest growing major economy. Transformative changes are taking place in every sector in the emerging ‘New India’. Today I want to draw your attention on four main aspects. First, a key pillar of India’s current economic recovery is technology-led growth. We are supporting innovation in every sector. We have made innovation-friendly policies in many areas like space, blue economy, green hydrogen, clean energy, drones, geo-spatial data, etc. Today, India has one of the best eco-systems in the world for innovation, which is reflected in the growing number of Indian start-ups. There are more than 100 unicorns in over 70,000 start-ups in India, and their number continues to grow. Second, even during the pandemic, India continued to make many efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Thousands of rules have been changed to reduce the compliance burden on the business. The work is going on at a massive scale to bring in more transparency and consistency in Government policies and procedures. Third, Infrastructure in India is also being improved on a large scale, and its expansion is also taking place. For the same, India has prepared a National Master Plan. There are investment opportunities of $1.5 trillion under our National Infrastructure Pipeline. And fourth, the kind of digital transformation is being taking place in India today, it has never been seen in the world stage. The value of Indian digital economy will reach 1 trillion dollars by 2025. The growth of the digital sector also encouraged the participation of women in the workforce. There are approximately 36 % women out of 4.4 million professionals working in our IT sector. The maximum benefit from Technology-based financial inclusion has also been gone to the women in our rural areas. BRICS Women Business Alliance can undertake study in this transformative change in India. Similarly, we can have a useful dialogue on innovation-led economic recovery. I suggest that the BRICS Business Forum may develop a platform for regular exchanges between our startups. I am sure that today’s discussion of BRICS Business Forum will be very beneficial. I wish you all the best. Thank you.
Opening Remarks by PM at the bilateral meeting with President of USA
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 24 May, 2022

Mr. President, it is always a great pleasure to meet you. Today we also participated together in another positive and useful Quad Summit. The India-USA Strategic Partnership is truly a Partnership of Trust. Our shared values, and our common interests in many areas, including security, have strengthened the bonds of this trust. Our people-to-people relations and close economic ties also make our partnership unique. Trade and investment between us is also expanding continuously, although it is still much below our potential. I am sure that with the India-USA Investment Incentive Agreement between us, we will see concrete progress in the direction of investment. We are increasing our bilateral cooperation in the field of technology, and also strengthening mutual coordination on global issues. Both our countries share the same perspective about the Indo-Pacific region and are working to safeguard our shared values and common interests not only at the bilateral level but also with other like-minded countries. Quad and IPEF announced yesterday are active examples of this. Today our discussion will impart greater speed to this positive momentum. I am confident that the friendship between India and USA will continue to be a force for good for global peace and stability, for the sustainability of the planet, and for the well-being of mankind.
Opening Remarks by PM at Quad Leaders’ Summit
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 24 May, 2022

Your Excellencies, Prime Minister Kishida, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Biden. Prime Minister Kishida, thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality. It’s a great pleasure for me to be among friends in Tokyo today. I first of all congratulate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the victory in elections, many congratulations. Your being with us only after 24 hours of taking the oath shows the strength of Quad friendship and your commitment to it. Excellencies, In such a short time, Quad has assumed an important place on the world stage. Today the scope of Quad has become broader and the format has become effective. Our mutual trust, our determination, is giving new energy and enthusiasm to the democratic forces. Our mutual cooperation at the Quad level is giving a boost to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, which is the common objective of all of us. In spite of the adverse circumstances of COVID-19, we have increased coordination in many areas such as vaccine-delivery, climate action, supply chain resilience, disaster response and economic cooperation. This is ensuring peace, prosperity and stability in Indo-Pacific. Quad is carrying a constructive agenda for the Indo-Pacific region. This will further strengthen the image of the Quad as a ‘Force for Good’. Thank you very much.
Remarks by PM at the Announcement of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 23 May, 2022

President Biden and President Kishida All our leaders connected through Virtual medium Excellencies, It gives me pleasure to be associated with you all in this important event today. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is a declaration of our collective will to make the region an engine of global economic growth. I thank President Biden very much for this important initiative. The Indo-Pacific region is the center of manufacturing, economic activity, global trade and investment. History is witness to the fact that India has been a major center in the trade flows of the Indo-Pacific region for centuries. It is worth mentioning that the world’s oldest commercial port was in Lothal in my home state of Gujarat, India. Therefore, it is essential that we find common and creative solutions for the economic challenges of the region. Excellencies, India will work with all of you to build an inclusive and flexible Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. I believe that there should be three main pillars of resilient supply chains: Trust, Transparency and Timeliness. I am confident that this framework will help strengthen these three pillars, and pave the way for development, peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Thank you very much.
Remarks by PM at the Opening Session of Second Global COVID Virtual Summit
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 12 May, 2022

President Biden Vice President Haris Excellencies, Namaskar! The Covid pandemic continues to disrupt lives, supply chains, and tests the resilience of open societies. In India, we adopted a people-centric strategy against the pandemic. We have made the highest ever allocation to our annual healthcare budget. Our vaccination programme is the largest in the world. We have fully vaccinated almost 90 percent of the adult population, and more than 50 million children. India manufactures four WHO approved vaccines and has the capacity to produce five billion doses this year. We supplied over 200 million doses to 98 countries, bilaterally and through COVAX. India has developed low-cost COVID mitigation technologies for testing, treating and data management. We have offered these capabilities to other countries. India’s Genomics Consortium has contributed significantly to the global database on the virus. I am happy to share that we will extend this network to countries in our neighborhood. In India, we extensively used our traditional medicines to supplement our fight against COVID and to boost immunity, saving countless lives. Last month, we laid the foundation of ”WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine” in India, with an aim to make this age-old knowledge available to the World. Excellencies, It is clear that a coordinated global response is required to combat future health emergencies. We must build a resilient global supply chain and enable equitable access to vaccines and medicines. WTO rules, particularly TRIPS need to be more flexible. WHO must be reformed and strengthened to build a more resilient global health security architecture. We also call for stream-lining WHO’s approval process for vaccines and therapeutics to keep supply chains stable and predictable. As a responsible member of the global community, India is ready to play a key role in these efforts. Thank you. Thank you very much.
PM’s message on the occasion of Israel Day
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 05 May, 2022

Namaskar! Shalom! On the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of Israel, on behalf of the Government of India and all Indians, I extend my warm greetings to all our Israeli friends. This year we are also celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of our diplomatic relations. Even though this chapter is new, the history of the relations between the two countries is very old. I hope that in the years to come we will deepen our relationship further. Thank you! Toda Rabba!
Press Statement by Prime Minister in Denmark
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 03 May, 2022

Your Excellency, Prime Minister of Denmark, Members of the Delegation, Friends of the media, Good evening and Namaskar, Excellency Prime Minister, thank you and your team for a wonderful welcome and hosting me and my delegation in Denmark. This is my first visit to your beautiful country. In October last year, I had the opportunity to welcome you in India. With these two visits, we have been able to bring closeness and dynamism in our relationships. Our two countries not only share the values of democracy, freedom of expression, and the rule of law but we both also have many complementary strengths. Friends, During the India-Denmark Virtual Summit in October 2020, we gave our relationship the status of a Green Strategic Partnership. During our discussion todays, we reviewed the joint work-plan of our Green Strategic Partnership. I am happy that significant progress has been made in various fields, especially in the areas of renewable energy, health, ports, shipping, circular economy and water management. More than 200 Danish companies are operating in various areas in India – such as wind energy, shipping, consultancy, food processing, engineering. There are many such areas, they are getting the benefit of increasing ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in India and our macroeconomic reforms. There are plenty of investment opportunities for Danish companies and Danish Pension Funds in India’s infrastructure sector and green industries. Today, we also discussed a number of regional and global issues, including India-EU relations, Indo-Pacific and Ukraine. We hope that negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement will be concluded as soon as possible. We stressed on ensuring a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. We called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and adoption of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the problem. We also discussed our cooperation in the field of climate. India is also committed to fulfilling the resolutions taken at the Glasgow COP-26. We have agreed to explore more opportunities for cooperation in the Arctic region. Excellency, I am sure that the relations between India and Denmark will reach new heights under your leadership. I also express my gratitude to you for hosting the 2nd India-Nordic Summit, which is going to be held tomorrow. And I thank you so much for joining the Indian Diaspora event today because you took the time to be there, it’s a symbol of the love you have for the Indian community. Thank you
PM at virtual meeting with the President of the USA
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 11 Apr, 2022

President Biden, first of all, I would like to express my gratitude for your warm words. Today, our Defence and Foreign Ministers are going to meet in “2+2” format in some time. Before that, this meeting of ours is important to give direction to their conversation. And you have taken the initiative of this virtual meeting, I also congratulate you for that. Excellency, When I visited Washington in September last year, and about which you just mentioned, you said that the India-US partnership can contribute in solving many global problems. I totally agree with you. As the world’s two largest and oldest democracies, we are natural partners. And the progress that has been made in our relations over the last few years, the new momentum that has been created, perhaps it was something difficult to imagine, even a decade ago from today. Excellency, Our today’s talks are taking place at a time when the situation in Ukraine remains very worrisome. Till a few weeks back, more than 20,000 Indians were stranded in Ukraine. And most of them were young students. After putting in lot of efforts, we managed to get them out of there safely, although one student lost his life. Throughout this development, I spoke to the Presidents of both Ukraine and Russia over the phone several times. I not only appealed for peace, but also suggested President Putin to have direct talks with the President of Ukraine. The subject of Ukraine has also been discussed in great detail in our Parliament. The news of the recent killings of innocent civilians in Bucha city was very worrying. We condemned it immediately and have also demanded a fair probe. We hope that the ongoing dialogue between Russia and Ukraine will pave the way for peace. Excellency, We have also laid emphasis on the security of the civilians in Ukraine and the uninterrupted supply of humanitarian aid to them, which you mentioned at the outset. We have sent medicines and other relief materials to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. And on the demand of Ukraine, soon we are sending another consignment of medicines. Excellency, You gave a very important slogan at the very beginning of your term – Democracies can Deliver. The success of the partnership between India and the US is the best way to realize this slogan. This year, India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its independence. And we are also celebrating the 75th anniversary of our diplomatic ties. I am confident that friendship with the United States will remain an integral part of India’s development journey over the next 25 years. Once again thank you very much for today’s meeting.
Remarks by PM at the Virtual Signing Ceremony of India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA)
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 02 Apr, 2022

Prime Minister Morrison, Trade Ministers of Australia and India, And all the friends of the two countries who have joined us, Namaskar! Today, in less than a month, this is my third face-to-face interaction with my friend, Scott. We had a very productive discussion in the Virtual Summit last week. At that time, we had instructed our teams to conclude the negotiations on the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement at the earliest. And I am very happy that today this important agreement is being signed. For this extraordinary achievement, I heartily congratulate the Trade Ministers and their officials of both the countries. I would also like to particularly congratulate the former Prime Minister of Australia and the current trade envoy of the Prime Minister Morrison, Mr. Tony Abbott. His efforts have contributed in accelerating the process. Friends, Conclusion of such an important agreement in such a short time shows how much mutual trust exists between the two countries. This is indeed a watershed moment for our bilateral relationship. Our economies have great potential to meet each other’s needs. I am sure that through this agreement we will be able to take full advantage of these opportunities. This agreement will make it easier for us to exchange students, professionals, and tourists, further strengthening these ties. I once again congratulate the teams of the two countries on the effective and successful negotiation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement – “IndAus ECTA”. My heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Morrison for joining today’s event, and my best wishes for the successful conduct of the upcoming elections in Australia. And also best wishes to the Australian women’s cricket team for the World Cup final to be played tomorrow. Namaskar!
Opening Remarks by PM at the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 21 Mar, 2022

My Dear friend Scott, Namaskar! I am grateful to you for your wishes for the Holi festival and the election victory. On behalf of all Indians, I convey my condolences for the loss of life and property caused by floods in Queensland and New South Wales. During our last virtual summit, we elevated our relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. And I am happy that, today, we are establishing the mechanism of annual summits between the two countries. This will create a structural mechanism of regular review of our relationship. Excellency, Our relations have made remarkable progress in the last few years. Trade and investment, defence and security, education and innovation, science and technology – we have very close cooperation in all these areas. Our collaboration has grown rapidly in many other areas, such as critical minerals, water management, renewable energy, and Covid-19 research. I heartly welcome the announcement of the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Critical and Emerging Technology Policy in Bengaluru. It is imperative that we have better cooperation between us in cyber and critical and emerging technologies. It is the responsibility of countries with similar values like us to adopt appropriate global standards in these emerging technologies. Excellency, Our Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement – “CECA”, on this, as you said, I also want to say that remarkable progress has been made in a very short time. I am confident that the remaining issues will also be agreed upon soon. The early completion of “CECA” will be crucial for our economic relations, economic revival and economic security. There is also good cooperation between us in Quad. Our cooperation reflects our commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Quad’s success is very important for regional and global stability. Excellency, I would like to especially thank you for taking the initiative to return ancient Indian artefacts. And the artifacts that you have sent include hundreds of years old idols and paintings illegally smuggled from Rajasthan, West Bengal, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh as well as many other Indian states. And for this I express special gratitude to you on behalf of all Indians. Now all the idols and other things that you have given us back will be returned to their original place. On behalf of all Indian citizens, I once again express my heartfelt gratitude to you for this initiative. Many congratulations to you for the excellent performance of the Australian women’s cricket team in the Cricket World Cup. In Saturday’s match, Australia won, but the tournament is not yet over. My best wishes to the teams of both the countries. Excellency, Once again, I express my pleasure for having the opportunity to exchange views with you today. Now I want to end the open session by thanking friends from the media. After this, after a few moments of pause, I would like to put forth my views on the next agenda item.
Remarks by PM at the India-Japan Business Event
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 19 Mar, 2022

My friend, Prime Minister Kishida ji, Delegates of both countries, My colleagues in the Union Cabinet, The Finance Minister of Gujarat, Shri Kanubhai Desai, All members of the India-Japan Business Leaders Forum, You are all welcome. Namaskar everyone! A very warm welcome to Prime Minister Kishida ji and all friends who have come from Japan to India. I am very happy that after a gap of more than two years we will be able to resume the series of summit level meetings between India and Japan. Our economic relations are the strongest pillar of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. In the post-Covid era, for Economic Recovery and Economic Security, the India-Japan Economic Partnership will provide confidence and resilience not only to the two countries, but also to the region and the world. Reforms and our production linked incentive schemes, which are being undertaken widely in India, are creating more positive ecosystems than ever before. Excellency, India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline has more than 9000 projects worth one point eight trillion dollars which provide many opportunities for cooperation. I hope that Japanese companies will enthusiastically participate in our efforts. And for this, we are also committed to extend all possible support to Japanese companies in India. Friends, Progress, prosperity and partnership are at the core of India-Japan relations. The India Japan Business Leaders Forum has an important role to play in taking forward the economic relations of the two countries. For this, I congratulate all of you and extend my best wishes. Thank you very much!
PM’s Remarks at the One Ocean Summit
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 11 Feb, 2022

President Macron, Excellencies, Namaskar! I congratulate President Macron on this important global initiative for oceans. India has always been a maritime civilization. Our ancient scriptures and literature talk about the gifts of the oceans including marine life. Today, our security and prosperity are linked to oceans. India’s ”Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative” contains marine resources as a key pillar. India supports the French initiative of a ”High Ambition Coalition on Bio-diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction ”. We hope for a legally binding international treaty this year. India is committed to eliminating single-use plastic. India recently undertook a nation-wide awareness campaign to clean plastic and other waste from coastal areas. Three hundred thousand young people collected almost 13 tons of plastic waste. I have also directed our Navy to contribute 100 ship-days this year to cleaning plastic waste from the seas. India will be happy to join France in launching a global initiative on single use plastics. Thank you, President Macron.
PM’s statement to Media ahead of the Budget Session of the Parliament 2022
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 31 Jan, 2022

Namaskar friends, The Budget session is starting today. I welcome all of you and all the respected MPs across the country in this Budget session. There are many opportunities for India in today’s global situation. India’s economic progress, its vaccination campaign and made-in-India vaccines are creating trust in the entire world. Our debates, issues and discussions with an open mind can become an important opportunity for global impact in this Budget session. I hope that all respected parliamentarians and political parties will help in taking the country on the path of development by having a good discussion with an open mind. It is true that sessions and discussions also get affected due to frequent elections. But I would pray to all the respected MPs that elections are in their place, they will continue, but the Budget session is very important because it draws plans for the entire year. As much as we make this Budget session more fruitful with full commitment, the coming year will also be a great opportunity to take it to new economic heights. There should be an open, thoughtful, sensible discussion with a good purpose. With this expectation, many thanks to all of you!