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Narendra Modi: “There was (a) time when relations between nations were defined by business. Today, along with business, trust has become…”

On the recordJune 20, 2026
There was (a) time when relations between nations were defined by business. Today, along with business, trust has become as important. Every nation wants a reliable supply chain, stable partnership… every nation is looking for a partner in whom trust can be reposed for the long term. And in this era, India is emerging as a trusted partner in the world,
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Narendra Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party

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Speaking on India's role in global partnerships.

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