Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the world is rapidly progressing towards a new global order and there is a growing inclination towards India, which has emerged as a trusted global partner.
Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said that major countries are eager to deepen trade relations with India.
“Today, the world is rapidly progressing towards a new global order. When we analyse the current situation and circumstances objectively and without political bias, it becomes evident that there is a growing inclination toward India. As a Vishwamitra and Vishwabandhu, India has emerged as a trusted partner for many countries.”
The Prime Minister said India is signing future-ready trade agreements with several countries and recently concluded deals with nine major global partners.
“India is signing future-ready trade deals with several countries. In the past few days, we have had trade deals with nine big and important countries of the world. Mother of all deals with 27 countries, with European Union is one of them.”
He said these agreements are being welcomed globally and are contributing to confidence and stability in the international system.
“Be it the trade deal of the European Union or the recent deal with the US…The entire world is openly praising these trade deals. When we signed the trade deal with the EU, the world became more confident about the greater likelihood of global stability. After the trade deal with the US, the world became even more confident that the with stability, they can sense a speed too. This is a positive sign for the world.”
PM Modi said the trade agreements would open new opportunities for India’s youth across rural and urban areas.
“The recently signed trade deals will greatly benefit our youth. This includes young people from both rural and urban areas, as well as those from middle-class backgrounds—our sons and daughters. With the world market now open to them, new opportunities await. I want to assure our youth that I stand with you, shoulder to shoulder, and that the world is ready to welcome your talents and ambitions.”
Taking a swipe at the Congress, the Prime Minister said the government has had to spend significant energy correcting past policy mistakes.
“A significant part of our energy is being spent on correcting the mistakes of the past. It takes great effort to erase the image that was created in the minds of the world during that period, they left things in such a damaged state.”
He said the country is now being governed with a clear policy framework.
“That is why we have placed strong emphasis on future-ready policies. Today, the country is being governed on the basis of policy and strategy. Global trust in India is growing. Guided by the mantra of ‘reform, perform, transform,’ we have moved forward, and the reality today is that the nation has boarded the Reform Express.”
PM Modi highlighted India’s economic performance among major global economies.
“The rare combination of rapid growth and low inflation is a testament to the strength and resilience of our economy.”
He said India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy.
“When we took on the responsibility of governing, India was counted among the ‘Fragile Five’ economies… Now, we are on track to become the world’s third-largest economy.”
Contrasting India with developed nations, he pointed to India’s youthful demographic profile.
“Our country is reaching new heights of development and, day by day, becoming younger. It is a country with a young population.”
The Prime Minister said the coming decades would be decisive for India’s development journey.
“The first quarter of the 21st century has completed. But this second quarter is decisive just like the second quarter of India’s freedom struggle in the last century was. I can clearly see that in the direction of building Viksit Bharat, this second quarter is going to be equally capable.”
PM Modi delivered his address amid sloganeering by the opposition members.
Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha adopted the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address by voice vote.
(With agency inputs)
