Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the nearly one million-strong Indian community in Australia as a "living bridge" between the two countries, praising its role in strengthening bilateral ties while calling on members of the diaspora to contribute their ideas, expertise and innovation towards India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, predicting Cabinet expansion plans or major political decisions is almost impossible, largely because he keeps strategic intentions closely guarded, revealing them only when the time is right.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday made a strong pitch for expanding India-Australia economic ties, urging businesses from both countries to forge deeper partnerships in emerging sectors while highlighting the vast opportunities created by India's rapid economic transformation.
Speaking at a joint press statement after the Third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, the two leaders projected India and Australia as trusted strategic partners united by democratic values, shared interests in the Indo-Pacific and expanding economic complementarities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Melbourne on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Australian leg of his three-nation Indo-Pacific tour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in India-United Kingdom relations, saying the deepening partnership between the two countries has created unprecedented opportunities for growth and cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described yoga as India’s timeless gift to humanity and hailed the launch of the first World Yogasana Sports Championship as a landmark moment in the global journey of the ancient discipline, which he said continues to promote physical well-being, mental balance and harmony across cultures and nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet approved a scheme that will work towards reducing pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and promote cleaner mobility.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday held extensive bilateral talks in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, connectivity, security, technology and development sectors, while underscoring that peace and stability in Myanmar remain vital for regional security and the wider Southeast Asian region.
Those present at the event also collectively listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio programme, “Mann Ki Baat”.
