Vibrant Gujarat Summit sets global agenda for India

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By Our Special Correspondent

New Delhi, January 10: India on Thursday set an ambitious global agenda by inviting several heads of the states and top brass of the corporates at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit by holding a roadshow with the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Besides the UAE President, several other heads of the states are attending the two-day long Vibrant Gujarat Summit. The UAE President has come to India at a time when the Middle East is caught in the ongoing war between Israel and the Hamas. The commentators are doubting the feasibility of I2U2 which consists of India, Israel, the US, and the UAE.

By taking part in the roadshow, the UAE has affirmed its commitment with the deepening of the bond with India. Also, India and the UAE are key to the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor which is being seen as a counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar today. The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Gateway to the Future’ and includes the participation of 34 partner countries and 16 partner organizations. The Summit is also being used as a platform by the Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region to showcase investment opportunities in the North-Eastern regions.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister reiterated the pledge to make India ‘viksit’ by 2047, making the next 25 years ‘Amrit Kaal’ of the country. He said: “It is time for new dreams, new resolutions and continuous accomplishments.”

The Prime Minister said that the participation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates & Ruler of Abu Dhabi in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit as Chief Guest is special as it signifies the deepening ties between India and UAE. Modi said that his thoughts and support towards India are filled with warmth and heartiness as he mentioned Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit becoming a global platform for economic development and investment-related discussions.

He highlighted the India-UAE partnerships in increasing support to the renewable energy sector, innovative healthcare, and investments of several billion dollars in India’s port infrastructure.

He also mentioned the initiation of operations by UAE’s Sovereign Wealth Fund in GIFT City and aircraft and ship leasing activities by transworld companies. The Prime Minister gave huge credit to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the soaring partnerships between India and UAE relationships.

Throwing light on this year’s theme of ‘Gateway to the future’, the Prime Minister said that the future of the 21st century will be brightened by shared efforts. During India’s G20 Presidency, the Prime Minister said that a road map for the future has been presented and it is being forwarded by the vision of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. He also mentioned the strengthening of partnerships with I2U2 and other multilateral organizations along the principles of ‘One World, One Family, One Future which has now become a prerequisite to global welfare.

He said: “India is moving forward in the role of a ‘Vishwa Mitra’ in a fast-changing world. Today India has given the world confidence in achieving common collective goals. India’s commitment, efforts and hard work for global welfare is making the world safer and prosperous. The World looks at India as an important pillar of stability.”

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