Narendra Modi

I believe that their security is equally important. I am confident that in the deal (with Iran) security of seafarers will be ensured and prioritised.

We have always said that freedom of navigation should be ensured and we should also stress upon that.

Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital for global economy. Hope peace is permanent in the Gulf.

Thanks to your efforts, Mr President, new hope for peace and stability in the region has been rekindled, and I am confident that this will lead to long standing peace in the region.

Pleased to meet President Trump in Evian. We reviewed the sustained progress in our bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, defence, technology and people-to-people ties.

To harness this natural complementarity calls for the creation of a Global Skills Partnership, where we can work together on skill mapping and promote trusted skilled mobility.

Like the vision of IMEC, can we work on connectivity projects with countries in Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands?

The reality today is when it comes to growth, the question should not be about GDP or trade numbers. The real question is: Growth for whom, with whom and in what direction?

Our international financial institutions should develop support mechanisms that help developing countries absorb these shocks and maintain their economic resilience.

If we genuinely seek to strengthen international solidarity, the most vulnerable countries should not be left to bear the burden of these crises alone.

The disruptions in fuel, fertiliser and food supply chains caused by the crisis in West Asia will continue to impact the Global South for a considerable period.

India will always be on the side of peace, placing the values of humanity over everything else.

When it comes to technology along with innovation, what matters is access. Technology can lead to progress only when it is democratized.

We are simplifying regulations and ensuring ease of doing business. From innovation to commercialisation, we are supporting private enterprise through targeted incentives of over 50 billion dollars.

AI must improve lives, widen access, drive growth and also help us sustain a healthy planet.

Our approach is clear. Our government will enable and industry will innovate. Startups will disrupt and global partners will scale with us. Together, we will move faster than ever.

From defence to space and nuclear, AI and critical minerals to high-speed railways, we will move forward together in every field.

New energy is visible in business relations between India and the rest of the world. India’s trade with France is increasing continuously; in the last few years, India has signed free trade agreements with several nations.

Today, the world is going through an era of uncertainty and disruptions. In such a time, India and France’s partnership is becoming a strong pillar of trust, stability and cooperation,

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…

The global community is increasingly optimistic about India’s future and has immense confidence in the capabilities of its young population.

To compete globally, we must meet the highest quality standards.

This amount is not just economic support, it is a recognition of their hard work. This is an expression of the country’s trust in their bright future.

Approximately 20 lakh young people have completed six months in their first jobs, and today, about 10 lakh of them have received incentives for completing this six-month milestone.

Around 70 lakh jobs have been created so far with the support of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, and first-time employees have also gained the protection of social security.