Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Swachh Bharat Abhiyan had changed the mindsets of people in the country. Shri Modi appreciated role played by media in furthering the message of cleanliness and spreading awareness among the masses. The Prime Minister also said that sanitation coverage in rural areas of the country had increased from 42 per cent to 60 per cent.
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Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from H.E. Mr. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.
PM congratulated President Costa on his assumption of charge as the President of the European Council.
Noting the substantive progress made in India-EU Strategic Partnership over the past decade, the two leaders agreed to working closely together towards further bolstering the ties, including in the areas of trade, technology, investment, green energy and digital space.
They underlined the need for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India- EU FTA.
The leaders looked forward to the next India-EU Summit to be held in India at a mutually convenient time.
They exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. The leaders agreed to remain in touch.
Pleased to speak with President @antoniolscosta. India and the EU are natural partners. We are committed to working closely together to further strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership, including in the areas of technology, green energy, digital space, trade and investments.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2025