PM Narendra Modi addresses the plenary session of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Russia visit addresses at the Plenary Session of 5th Eastern Economic Forum, in Vladivostok, where Russian President Vladimir Putin, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and other leaders were present. PM Modi started his speech by saying, "I believe that our brainstorming today at this forum will not only strengthen the efforts for human welfare in the Far East, but also the entire mankind". While talking about the relations of India and the Far East, he said, "The relation of India and the Far East is not new but ages old. India is the 1st country which opened its consulate in Vladivostok". Also, he added that even during Soviet Russia when there were restrictions on other foreigners, Vladivostok was open for Indians. While aiming towards the New India, PM Modi said, "In India also we are building a New India on the 'mantra' of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'. We are aiming to be US$ 5 trillion economies by 2024". PM Narendra Modi Speech in Bhutan: PM Modi addresses at Royal University of Bhutan, in Thimpu https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1169527216335704064 Moreover, he said, "For the development of the Far East, India will give a line of credit worth US$ 1 Billion. My govt has actively engaged in East Asia as part of its 'Act East' policy. This will also give a new dimension to our economic diplomacy." "To avoid any side effect arising due to recent problems in Iran, we've done arrangements for security of our oil tankers (passing through Strait of Hormuz). We have no aim to interfere in internal matters of a country", said PM Modi. -PTC News
