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PM Narendra Modi attends business meeting in Geneva

Published By : Admin | June 6, 2016 | 13:49 IST
QuotePM Modi meets Swiss CEOs in Geneva, Switzerland
QuoteIndia's economy growing rapidly; Swiss strengths can be beneficial: PM to CEOs
QuoteIndia not just a market of 1.25 billion, but has the skills & a Govt which is open to business: PM to Swiss CEOs
QuoteIndia wants to have manufacturing of global standards. Hence, Swiss model of skill development very relevant: PM
QuotePM Modi discusses trade, technology, skill development, renewable energy with Swiss President

The Prime Minister, in his third leg of the five nation tour, held a business roundtable with Swiss CEOs in Geneva today. The focus was on deepening the economic ties as the CEOs across several sectors joined the meeting. A virtual who-is-who of the Swiss business including ABB, Lafarge, Novartis, Nestlé, Rieter, Roche etc. joined the Round Table with PM.

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Addressing the business leaders the Prime Minister said that India's economy is growing rapidly and the coming together of our development needs and Swiss strengths can be beneficial. He told that he is glad that the economic linkages between the two nations are strong and vibrant. The Prime Minister said that India is not just a market of 1.25 billion, we have skills and a government which is open to business. He added that India wants to have manufacturing of global standards and hence the Swiss model of skill development is very relevant to it.

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Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister reviewed the multifaceted bilateral ties between India and Switzerland with the Swiss President Schneider-Ammann. Collaboration in trade, technology, skill development, renewable energy were discussed during the talks. The Prime Minister shared the views that the common commitments, values, people-to-people and economic ties will take India-Switzerland relations to new heights.

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A group of Indian scientists and students at CERN also met the Prime Minister in Geneva today.

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April 01, 2025
QuoteBoth leaders agreed to begin discussions on Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
QuoteIndia and Chile to strengthen ties in sectors such as minerals, energy, Space, Defence, Agriculture

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the President of Chile H.E. Mr. Gabriel Boric Font in Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in the India-Chile partnership. Shri Modi expressed delight in hosting President Boric, emphasizing Chile's importance as a key ally in Latin America.

During their discussions, both leaders agreed to initiate talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to expand economic linkages between the two nations. They identified and discussed critical sectors such as minerals, energy, defence, space, and agriculture as areas with immense potential for collaboration.

Healthcare emerged as a promising avenue for closer ties, with the rising popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda in Chile serving as a testament to the cultural exchange between the two countries. The leaders also underscored the importance of deepening cultural and educational connections through student exchange programs and other initiatives.

In a thread post on X, he wrote:

“India welcomes a special friend!

It is a delight to host President Gabriel Boric Font in Delhi. Chile is an important friend of ours in Latin America. Our talks today will add significant impetus to the India-Chile bilateral friendship.

@GabrielBoric”

“We are keen to expand economic linkages with Chile. In this regard, President Gabriel Boric Font and I agreed that discussions should begin for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. We also discussed sectors like critical minerals, energy, defence, space and agriculture, where closer ties are achievable.”

“Healthcare in particular has great potential to bring India and Chile even closer. The rising popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda in Chile is gladdening. Equally crucial is the deepening of cultural linkages between our nations through cultural and student exchange programmes.”