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Remarks by PM during DVC with Maldivian President Solih
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 04 Dec, 2019

Your Excellency,My friend President Ibrahim Solih, Our distinguished Maldivian friends, Colleagues, नमस्कार। It is always a pleasureto connect with you,President Solih.You and Maldivesare always in our hearts and minds. I would like to congratulate you on the first Anniversary of your term, which was celebratedfew days back.It has been a landmark yearfor democracy and development in the Maldives.It has also been a significant yearfor India-Maldives relationship. My Government’s “Neighbourhood First”and your Government’s”India First” policieshave strengthened our bilateral cooperation in all sectors.Implementation of our decisionshas promoteddevelopment of Maldive’s economy,infrastructureand capacity building. It is importantthat this progresshas been achieved in areas of Maldive’s priorities and requirements. Today,a “Made in India” Fast Interceptor Craftwas officially handed overto your Coast Guard. This advanced vessel has been constructed by L&T in my home state, Gujarat. It will help enhance Maldive’s maritime security,and promote your blue economy and tourism. I am happyto note thatthe patrol vesselhas been named “Kamyab”, which means “SUCCESS” in Dhivehi, as well as in Hindi. Excellency, I recallthe importance your Governmentattaches to development of Addu.India is happy to partnerthrough High Impact Community Development projectsfor supporting livelihoodof the island’s communities. Friends, One of the key aspects of close relations between our countriesis people-to-people contacts. Indian tourist figures in Maldiveshave more than doubled. India has moved from 5th to 2nd position.This week,three direct flightsfrom Delhi,Mumbai and Bengaluruhave also started. RuPay Payment mechanism will further easethe travel of Indian to the Maldives.I am glad thatthis has been launchedthrough the Bank of Maldives. Excellency, Todaywe also dedicatedLED street lighting to the people of Male. India is very happy to bring to them benefitsof these environment friendly lights. They will also save 80% cost. Excellency,we are also working on buildinga Cancer Hospitaland a Cricket Stadium in Hulhulmalé. I am informed that work on the water and sanitation projectsin 34 islands and Roads and Reclamation work inAdduwill begin soon. In the coming year,the projects under Indian assistancewill bring even more benefits to the people of the Maldives. As a close friendand maritime neighbour,India is committed to continue partnering the Maldivesfor democracy and development.We will also enhanceour cooperation for peaceand Mutual security in the Indian Ocean region. Excellency, I look forward to meeting you in Delhi.I convey warm wishes to the friendly people of the Maldivesfor peaceand prosperity. Thank you very much.
PM’s statement to media ahead of Winter Session of Parliament
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 18 Nov, 2019

Namaskar Friends, This is the last session of 2019, and it is also a very crucial session because this is the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. The 250th session of Rajya Sabha is beginning with very inspiring memories of its journey of 250 sessions. Similarly, during this session, on the 26th, we have our Constitution Day. While we are celebrating 70 years of our Constitution, this Constitution incorporates the unity, integrity, diversity and beauty of India and is the driving force for the country. So through this House70 years of the Constitution can become an opportunity for the countrymen to become awaken. In the past, there has been an opportunity to meet the leaders of almost all the political parties. The last time after the formation of the new government the session witnessed unprecedented achievements due to the active positive role of everyone, due to the cooperation of all the parties and the cooperation of all the honourable MPs. And I take pride in publicly saying that this achievement does not belong to the government; it does not belong to the Treasury Bench; this achievement belongs to the entire House and all the MPs and that is why I once again express my gratitude to all the MPs for their active and positive role, and I hope that this session will also help in speeding up the journey of development of the country. We, from the Parliament, must express the capability of progressing at an equal pace with the world. We want open discussion on all issues. It is necessary to have the best debate. Be it a debate, a discussion, or a dialogue, everyone must put one’s intelligence to its maximum level and contribute to enrich the discussion of the House. The outcome of that is useful for the bright future of the country. So, with my best wishes to all the MPs, I thank you very much!
Address by PM at the inaugural ceremony of the 16th India-ASEAN Summit
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 03 Nov, 2019

Your Excellency Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha, Excellencies, Your Majesty, I am pleased to meet you once again at the India-ASEAN Summit format. I thank Thailand for the excellent arrangements and hospitality of the highest standard. I also wish Vietnam all the best to chair the ASEAN and East Asia Summits next year. Excellencies, I welcome the mutual coordination of the Indo-Pacific Outlook between India and ASEAN. India’s Act East Policy is an important part of our Indo-Pacific vision. ASEAN is and always will be the heart of our Act East Policy. Integrated, organized and economically developing ASEAN is in India’s basic interest. We are committed to further strengthen our partnership through stronger surface, maritime and air-connectivity and digital-link. $ 1 billion line of credit will be useful for physical and digital connectivity. Our intention is to greatly increase the traffic of people for study, research, trade and tourism. To achieve this goal, India is ready to increase partnership with ASEAN in the area of mutual interests. Implementing the decisions taken last year at the Commemorative Summit and the Informal Summit in Singapore has brought us closer. We are ready to further increase capacity building and partnerships in areas such as agriculture, science, research, ICT and engineering. I welcome the recent decision to review the ASEAN-India FTA. This will not only make our economic relations more stronger, but our trade will also be balanced. We also want to strengthen our partnership in the areas of maritime security, blue economy and humanitarian aid. After listening to the views of your Excellencies, I would like to talk about some aspects in detail. I once again express my deep gratitude to Thailand and all of you from the heart. Disclaimer: PM’s speech was delivered in Hindi. This is an approximate translation of the speech
PM’s address at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Aditya Birla Group in Thailand
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 03 Nov, 2019

We have gathered here to celebrate the Suvarna Jayanti or Golden Jubilee of the Aditya  Birla Group in Suvarna Bhumi , Thailand We are here in Thailand, with whom India has strong cultural linkages. And, we are marking fifty years of a leading Indian industrial house in this nation I am eager to give you a picture of some positive changes happening in India today. I say this with full confidence- this is the best time to be in India India has seen many success stories in the last five years in various sectors. The reason for this is not only the Governments. India has stopped working in a routine, bureaucratic manner. You would be shocked to know that for years, money was spent on the poor which did not really reach the poor. Our Government ended this culture thanks to DBT. DBT stands for direct benefit transfer. DBT has ended the culture of middlemen and inefficiency Improving Tax Regime In today’s India, the contribution of the hard working tax payer is cherished. One area where we have done significant work is taxation. I am happy that India is one of the most people friendly tax regimes. We are committed to further improving it even more India an attractive destination for investment All of what I have said just now makes India one of the world’s most attractive economies for investment. India received 286 billion US dollar FDI in the last five years. This is almost half of the total FDI in India in the last twenty years In pursuit of the dream of 5 Trillion Dollar Economy India is now pursuing another dream- to become a five trillion dollar economy. When my Government took over in 2014, India’s GDP was about 2 trillion dollars. In 65 years, 2 trillion. But in just 5 years, we increased it to nearly 3 trillion dollars If there is one thing I am specially proud of, it is India’s talented and skilled human capital. No wonder India is among the world’s largest start-up eco-systems When India prospers, the world prospers. Our vision for India’s development is such that it also leads to a better planet Act East Policy In the spirit of our Act East Policy, we are paying special attention to enhance connectivity with this region. Direct connectivity between ports on Thailand’s west coast and ports on India’s east coast will enhance our economic partnership For investment and easy business, come to India. To innovate and starting up, come to India. To experience some of the best tourist sites and warm hospitality of people, come to India. India awaits you with open arms
PM’s departure statement ahead of his visit to Thailand
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 02 Nov, 2019

Following is the text of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s departure statement ahead of his visit to Thailand. “ I will be travelling to Bangkok tomorrow to participate in the 16th ASEAN-India Summit on November 3 and the 14th East Asia Summit and the 3rd Summit meeting of nations negotiating a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement on November 4. During the visit, I will also hold bilateral meetings with a number of other World Leaders present at Bangkok for these and related Summit meetings. The ASEAN-related Summits are an integral part of our diplomatic calendar, and an important element in our Act East Policy. Our partnership with ASEAN is built around the key pillars of connectivity, capacity-building, commerce and culture. We had in January 2018 celebrated the 25th anniversary of our Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN in a special commemorative Summit in New Delhi, at which Leaders of all ten ASEAN States were honoured chief guests at our Republic Day. I will be reviewing with ASEAN partners our cooperative activities, and examining plans for strengthening ASEAN and ASEAN-led mechanisms, enhancing connectivity (sea, land, air, digital and people-to-people), deepening economic partnerships, and expanding maritime cooperation. The East Asia Summit (EAS) is today the leading element in the regional cooperative architecture, as a singular, Leaders-led structure that is centeredaround ASEAN, and includes as members major countries in the region or with important interests in it. We will be reviewing significant regional and global issues on the Agenda of the EAS, and examining the state of our current programmes and projects. I will also focus on our Indo-Pacific strategy, on which I am happy to note strong convergences with ASEAN partners and others at the EAS. At the RCEP Summit, we will take stock of the progress in RCEP negotiations. We will consider all issues including whether India’s concerns and interests in trade in goods, services, and investments are being fully accommodated, during this Summit. Other elements of my visit include participating in a Special Leaders luncheon event on November 4, organized by the Prime Minister of Thailand, as Chair of ASEAN, on sustainability. I will also attend a reception organized by the Indian community in Thailand on November 2. People of Indian Origin, and Non-resident Indians have made significant contributions to Thailand and to the important relationship India shares with the Kingdom of Thailand.”
PM’s Press Statement during the state visit of Chancellor of Germany to India
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 01 Nov, 2019

चान्सलर डॉ मर्केल , जर्मन डेलीगेशन के सम्मानित सदस्यगण, मंत्रिमंडल में मेरे सहयोगीगण, Friends, नमस्कार Guten Tag चांसलर डॉ मर्केल और उनके डेलीगेशन का भारत में हार्दिक स्वागत करते हुए मुझे बहुत प्रसन्नता हो रही है। चांसलर मर्केल को जर्मनी और यूरोप ही नहीं, बल्कि विश्व की लंबे समय तक सेवा करने वाले प्रमुख नेताओं में गिना जाता है। मुझे गर्व है और खुशी भी कि वे भारत की और मेरी मित्र हैं। पिछले लगभग डेढ़ दशक से चांसलर के रूप में उन्होंने भारत-जर्मनी संबंधों को प्रगाढ़ करने में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है। इसके लिए मैं उनके प्रति आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। आज हमारे बीच इंटर गर्वमेंटल कन्सलटेशन्स की 5वीं बैठक हुई। हर दो साल के अंतराल पर होने वाली ऐसी तीन बैठकों में चांसलर मर्केल के साथ भाग लेने का मुझे सौभाग्य मिला है। इस अनूठी mechanism से हर क्षेत्र में हमारा सहयोग और भी गहरा हुआ है। आज जिन समझौतों, आदि पर हस्ताक्षर हुए हैं, वे इस बात का प्रतीक है। मुझे बहुत खुशी है कि भारत और जर्मनी के बीच हर क्षेत्र में, खास तौर पर New and Advanced Technology में दूरगामी और Strategic cooperation आगे बढ़ रहा है। Friends, सन् 2022 में स्वतंत्र भारत 75 वर्ष का होगा। तब तक हमने New India के निर्माण का लक्ष्य रखा है। इस बहुआयामी प्रयास में भारत की प्राथमिकताओं और आवश्यकताओं के लिए जर्मनी जैसे technological और Economic Power House की क्षमताएं उपयोगी होंगी। इसलिए, हमने New and Advanced Technology, Artificial Intelligence स्किल्स, शिक्षा, Cyber Security जैसे क्षेत्रों में सहयोग बढ़ाने पर विशेष बल दिया है। E-mobility, fuel cell technology, smart cities, Inland water ways, Coastal management, नदियों की सफाई और पर्यावरण संरक्षण में सहयोग की नयी संभावनाओं को विकसित करने का हमने फैसला किया है। इन क्षेत्रों में हमारा सहयोग climate change के खिलाफ साझा प्रयासों में भी मदद करेगा। व्यापार और निवेश में अपनी बढ़ती हुई भागीदारी को और गति देने के लिए हम private sector को प्रोत्साहित कर रहे हैं। चांसलर मर्केल और मैं दोनों देशों के कुछ प्रमुख Business और Industry Leaders से मुलाकात करेंगे। हम जर्मनी को आमंत्रित करते हैं कि रक्षा-उत्पादन के क्षेत्र में उत्तर प्रदेश और तमिलनाडु में Defence Corridors में अवसरों का लाभ उठाएं। Friends, भारत और जर्मनी के विश्वास और मित्रतापूर्ण संबंध, Democracy, Rule of law जैसे साझा मूल्यों पर आधारित है। इसलिए, विश्व की गंभीर चुनौतियों के बारे में हमारे दृष्टिकोण में समानता है। इन विषयों पर हमारे बीच विस्तार से चर्चा शाम को जारी रहेगी। आतंकवाद और उग्रवाद जैसे खतरों से निपटने के लिए हम bilateral और multilateral सहयोग को और घनिष्ठ बनाएंगे। Export control regimes और विभिन्न अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मंचों में भारत की सदस्यता को जर्मनी के सशक्त समर्थन के लिए हम आभारी हैं। दोनों देश सुरक्षा परिषद, संयुक्त राष्ट्र और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्यवस्था में अन्य आवश्यक सुधार शीघ्र कराने के लिए सहयोग और प्रयास जारी रखेंगे। Your Excellency, भारत-जर्मनी संबंधों का भविष्य उज्ज्वल है। इसके लिए मैं एक बार फिर आपके कुशल नेतृत्व और हमारे सभी सहयोगियों बहुमूल्य सहकार्य के लिए धन्यवाद देता हूं। Danke Schoen बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।
PM’s statement prior to his departure for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 28 Oct, 2019

I am visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a day’s official visit on 29 October 2019. The visit is at the invitation of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia for attending the Plenary Session of the 3rd Future Investment Initiative Forum being held in Riyadh. During my visit to Riyadh, I will hold bilateral discussions with His Majesty the King of Saudi Arabia.  I will also meet and discuss with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, HRH Mohammed bin Salman several matter of bilateral cooperation as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest. India and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed traditionally close and friendly relations.  Saudi Arabia has been one of the largest and reliable suppliers of India’s energy needs. The Crown Prince during his visit to New Delhi in February 2019 committed to invest over US$100 billion in sectors of priority in India. Defence, security, trade, culture, education and people-to-people contacts are the other important areas of bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia. During the visit, the Agreement for establishment of the Strategic Partnership Council will further elevate the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership to a new level. I also look forward to my participation in the Future Investment Initiative Forum where I will speak about the growing trade and investment opportunities for the global investors in India as the country marches forward to a 5 trillion dollar economy by 2024.
PM’s remarks at video inauguration of bilateral projects during the official visit of PM of Bangladesh
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 05 Oct, 2019

Your excellency, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Excellencies, Friends, Namaskar!! Sabaaike Sharodeeyo Shubhechha! I am happy that for the opportunity to inaugurate three more bilateral projects with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Ji. In the past one year, we have launched 9 projects through video links. Adding the three projects of today, we have launched a dozen joint projects in a year. I congratulate the officials and citizens of both countries on this achievement. Today’s three projects are in three different areas: – LPG import, vocational training and social facility. But the purpose of all three is the same. And that is – to improve the lives of our citizens. This is also the main principle of India-Bangladesh relations. The basis of the India-Bangladesh partnership is that our friendship ensures the development of every citizen of ours. The supply of bulk LPG from Bangladesh will benefit both countries. This will also increase exports, income and employment in Bangladesh. Reduction of 1500 km transportation distance will also result in economic benefits and reduced damage to the environment. The second project- Bangladesh-India Professional Skill Development Institute will prepare skilled manpower and technicians for the industrial development of Bangladesh. Excellencies, Last but not the least, the project of Vivekananda Bhavan at the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka, which takes inspiration from the lives of two great human beings, Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda who have indelible influence on our societies and values. Like the generosity and open spirit of Bangla culture, this mission also has a place for followers of all sects. And this mission celebrates the festival of every sect with equal fervor and vigor. The building has arrangements for accommodation of more than 100 university students and research scholars. Excellency, India prioritizes its partnership with Bangladesh. We are proud that India-Bangladesh relationship is a great example of cooperation between two friendly neighbors. I am glad that our interaction today will give more energy to our relationship. Jai Hind! Jai Bangla! Jai Bharat-Bangla Bandhutva! Thank you.
PM’s remarks at the UNGA high-level meeting on universal health coverage
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 23 Sep, 2019

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke at the first-ever United Nations General Assembly high-level meeting on universal health coverage, on 23 September 2019. Prime Minister in his remarks highlighted the bold steps taken by India to achieve Universal Health Coverage. He said that health does not simply mean freedom from diseases. A healthy life is every person’s right. The onus for this is on governments to ensure this. He said that India has taken a holistic approach towards this subject and is working on four main pillars of healthcare: – Preventive Healthcare – Affordable Healthcare – Improvements on the supply side – Implementation in mission mode Prime Minister said that special emphasis on Yoga, Ayurveda and Fitness and building more than 125,000 wellness centers have helped to promote preventive healthcare, helping in controlling life style diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, depression etc. Banning of e-cigarettes, greater awareness through Clean India campaign and immunization campaigns have also contributed to health promotion. “To ensure affordable healthcare, India has rolled out the world’s largest health insurance scheme- Ayushman Bharat. Under this scheme, 500 million poor have been given the facility of free treatment worth up to 500,000 rupees annually (more than USD$7000). There are more than 5000 Special Pharmacies, where more than 800 varieties of vital medicines are available at affordable prices.”, PM said He also mentioned several historic steps taken by India to ensure quality medical education and medical infrastructure development. On mission mode interventions in health sector, Prime Minister spoke about the role of National Nutrition Mission in improving nutritional status of mother and child. He highlighted India’s commitment to eliminate Tuberculosis by 2025, five years ahead of the global goal of 2030. He also mentioned about the campaign against diseases that spread due to air pollution and through animals, are of vital importance. India’s efforts are not limited to its boundaries. India has helped to provide access to affordable health care including by way of tele-medicine to several other countries, especially African countries. The meeting was held under the theme “Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World,” which aims to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC).It aims at mobilizing the global community to secure political commitment from Heads of State and Government to accelerate progress toward achieving universal health coverage by 2030. Nearly 160 UN Member States are slated to speak at this meeting. In 2015 Heads of States and Governments made a commitment to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
Departure Statement by PM prior to his visit to Vladivostok, Russia for Eastern Economic Forum
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 03 Sep, 2019

I will be visiting Vladivostok, Russia on 4-5 September, 2019. My visit to Far East Region of Russia, the first by an Indian Prime Minister, underlines the desire on the both sides to diversify and further strengthen the bonds of our robust bilateral relations. The objective of my visit is two fold- to participate as the Chief Guest at the 5th Eastern Economic Forum at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin andto hold the 20th India-Russia Annual Summit with him. The Forum focuses on development of business and investment opportunities in the Russian Far East Region, and presents enormous potential for developing close and mutually beneficial cooperation between India and Russia in this region. Our two Countries enjoy excellent relations, based on the strong foundation of our special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Both countries cooperate extensively in the strategic fields of defence, civil nuclear energy and peaceful uses of space. We have robust and growing trade and investment relations. Our strong partnership is complemented by a desire to promote a multipolar world and the two countries closely cooperate towards this end in regional and multilateral fora. I look forward to discussing with my friend President Putin the entire gamut of our bilateral partnership as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. I also look forward to meeting other global leaders attending the Eastern Economic Forum, and interacting with Indian Industry and business representatives participating in it.