English Translation of Opening Remarks by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the bilateral meeting with President of USA

May 24, 2022 | Business


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.




DISCLAIMER – This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.




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English Translation of Remarks by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Announcement of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

May 23, 2022 | Business


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.


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English Translation of Remarks by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Virtual Signing Ceremony of India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA)

Apr 3, 2022 | Business


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!



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English translation of Prime Minister’s Opening Remarks at the first meeting of India Central Asia Summit

Jan 27, 2022 | Business


Excellencies,



I welcome you all to the first India-Central Asia Summit.



The diplomatic relations between India and Central Asia countries have completed 30 meaningful years.



Our cooperation has achieved many successes over the past three decades.



And now, at this crucial juncture, we must define an ambitious vision for the coming years as well.



A vision that can fulfil the aspirations of our people, especially the younger generation, in the changing world.



Excellencies,



At the bilateral level, India has close relations with all the Central Asian countries.



Excellencies,



Kazakhstan has become a vital partner for India’s energy security. I express my condolences for the recent loss of life and property in Kazakhstan.



Our state governments are also active partners in our growing cooperation with Uzbekistan. This includes my home state of Gujarat as well.



We have an active partnership with Kyrgyzstan in the field of education and high-altitude research. Thousands of Indian students are studying there.



With Tajikistan, we have a longstanding cooperation in the field of security. And we are continuously strengthening it.



Turkmenistan is an important part of Indian vision in the field of regional connectivity, which is evident from our participation in the Ashgabat Agreement.



Excellencies,



We all have the same concerns and objectives for regional security. We are all concerned about the developments in Afghanistan.



In this context also, our mutual cooperation has become even more important for regional security and stability.



Excellencies,



Today’s summit has three main objectives.



First, to make it clear that cooperation between India and Central Asia is essential for regional security and prosperity.



From Indian point of view, I would like to emphasise that Central Asia is central to India’s vision of an integrated and stable extended neighbourhood.



The second objective is to give an effective structure to our cooperation. This will establish a framework of regular interactions at different levels and among various stakeholders.



And, the third objective is to create an ambitious roadmap for our cooperation.



Through this, we will be able to adopt an integrated approach for regional connectivity and cooperation for the next 30 years.



Excellencies,



I once again warmly welcome you to the first meeting of the India-Central Asia Summit.


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English translation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks at the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit

Dec 7, 2021 | Business


Excellency,



My dear friend, President Vladimir Putin, I warmly welcome you to the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit, and I welcome your delegation. I know this is your second visit abroad in the last two years during the Corona period. Your attachment with India and your personal commitment symbolize the importance of India-Russia relations and I am very grateful to you for that.



Despite the challenges posed by Covid, the pace of relations between India and Russia has not changed. Our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership has been continuously strengthening. The fight against Covid has also seen excellent cooperation between the two countries – whether in vaccine trials and production, in humanitarian assistance, or in the repatriation of each other’s citizens.



Excellency,



The year 2021 is of prime importance for our bilateral relations in many ways. This year marks five decades of the 1971 Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation and two decades of our Strategic Partnership. It is my pleasure to be with you again in this special year because you have been the main driver of the remarkable progress our Strategic Partnership has made over the past 20 years.



There have been many fundamental changes at the global level in the last several decades. A lot of geo-political equations have emerged. But India-Russia friendship has been a constant among all these variables. Both the countries have not only cooperated with each other without any hesitation but have also taken special care of each other’s sensitivities. It is truly a unique and reliable model of inter-state friendship.



Excellency,



2021 is also special for our Strategic Partnership. Today was the inaugural meeting of the 2+2 dialogue between our Foreign and Defence Ministers. This has started a new mechanism to enhance our practical cooperation.



We have been in regular touch on Afghanistan and other regional issues as well. The regional partnership that began with the Eastern Economic Forum and the Vladivostok summit is today turning into a real cooperation between the Russian Far-East and the Indian states.



We are also adopting a long-term vision to deepen our relationship the economic sector. We have set a target of $30 billion in trade and $50 billion in investment by 2025. We must guide our business communities to reach these goals.



Our agreements today in various sectors will facilitate it further. Our defence cooperation is being further strengthened through co-development and co-production under the ‘Make in India’ programme. Our cooperation in Space and Civil Nuclear fields is also progressing well.



Many congratulations to Russia for being an observer at NAM and a dialogue partner at IORA. It was our pleasure to support Russia’s presence in both these forums. India and Russia have identical views on all the regional and global issues. In today’s meeting we will have an opportunity to discuss these issues.



Excellency,



Once again, I welcome you to India and I welcome your delegation. Even in the midst of such a busy schedule, you took out time to visit India, it is very important for us. I am sure that today’s discussion will be of great significance to our relationship.



Once again I thank you very much.


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