New Delhi: Highlighting that trust and reliability are the foundations of India’s relations with the global community, PM Modi said on Monday that India does not build relations on a “taken-for-granted” basis.
“Our progress brings joy to the world and not jealousy,” said PM Modi in a veiled message to China, often criticised for its perceived expansionist policies and predatory lending.
Delivering the keynote address at the two-day NDTV World Summit 2024—The India Century event, he said that there is a growing realisation that India is a country whose growth brings about celebrations across the globe.
He said that the international reception received by the successful Chandrayan Mission was one such example.
PM Modi described the global economy as a gift of India, saying, “India does not build relations on a ‘taken-for-granted basis’. Our relations are based on trust and reliability, and even the world is realising this.”
Recalling the COVID crisis, he said, “We could have earned crores of dollars by using our capacity to produce vaccines. It would have been beneficial for India but a setback for humanity. But our values did not allow us to do this, and we helped several nations during the crisis.”
The next century belongs to India
He said the world had started believing India was a reliable partner during the calamity.
“The all-round changes taking place in the country are also increasing the global community’s trust in India, which is taking the lead in giving direction to the global future on a number of issues,” he said.
Showcasing the model of ‘Jan Shakti se Rashtra Nirman’ (nation-building with public participation), PM Modi said the country was moving ahead at an unprecedented speed, as the targets for the next 25 years have been set based on public debate.
“Double AI advantage is another factor that is making the next century the India Century. The double advantage is that of Artificial Intelligence and Aspirational India,” the PM said.
“Our policies are formed keeping aspirational India in mind,” he said, citing the UDAN scheme that has helped the common man fly and bring about a connectivity revolution.
He said that the government was not just committed but resolute in forming policies aimed at improving the ease of living, quality of life, and welfare of the youth and women, a promise for a brighter future.
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–IANS
