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My Government's "Neighbourhood First" and your Government's "India First" policies have strengthened our bilateral cooperation in all sectors: PM
In the coming years, the projects under Indian assistance will bring even more benefits to the people of the Maldives: PM
ప్రధాన మంత్రి శ్రీ నరేంద్ర మోదీ మ‌రియు మాల్దీవ్స్ అధ్యక్షుడు శ్రీ ఇబ్రాహిం మొహమద్ సోలిహ్ వీడియో కాన్ఫ‌రెన్స్ మాధ్య‌మం ద్వారా మాల్దీవ్స్ లో ప‌లు కీల‌క అభివృద్ధి ప‌థ‌కాల ను ఈ రోజు న సంయుక్తం గా ప్రారంభించారు.
ఈ ప‌థ‌కాల లో ‘మేడ్ ఇన్ ఇండియా’ కార్య‌క్ర‌మం లో భాగం గా కోస్తా తీర ర‌క్ష‌క నౌక ‘కామ్‌యాబ్‌’ను మాల్దీవ్స్ కు బ‌హుమ‌తి గా అందించండం, రూపే కార్డు ను ప్రారంభించ‌డం, మాలే లో ఎల్ఇడి లైట్ లను వెలిగించ‌డం, హై ఇంపాక్ట్ క‌మ్యూనిటీ డివెల‌ప్‌మెంట్ ప్రాజెక్టు లు, అలాగే ఫిష్ ప్రాసెసింగ్ ప్లాంటుల ను ప్రారంభించ‌డం వంటివి కలసి ఉన్నాయి.
అధ్యక్షుడు శ్రీ సోలిహ్ ప‌ద‌వీకాలం లో ఒక‌టో సంవ‌త్స‌రాన్ని పూర్తి చేసుకొంటున్నందుకు ప్రధాన మంత్రి ఆయ‌న ను అభినందిస్తూ, భార‌త‌దేశం-మాల్దీవ్స్ సంబంధాల లో ఈ సంవ‌త్స‌రం కాలం ముఖ్య‌మైందిగా ఉన్నట్లు పేర్కొన్నారు. భార‌త‌దేశం అనుస‌రిస్తున్న ‘నైబ‌ర్‌హుడ్ ఫస్ట్ పాలిసి’ మ‌రియు మాల్దీవ్స్ అవలంబిస్తున్నటువంటి ‘ఇండియా ఫస్ట్ పాలిసి’ అన్ని రంగాల లో ద్వైపాక్షిక స‌హ‌కారాన్ని బలవత్తరం చేశాయ‌ని ప్రధాన మంత్రి అన్నారు.
ఫాస్ట్ ఇంట‌ర్ సెప్టర్ క్రాఫ్ట్ కోస్ట్ గార్డ్ శిప్ ‘కామ్‌యాబ్‌’ను గురించి ప్రధాన మంత్రి మాట్లాడుతూ, ఇది మాల్దీవ్స్ యొక్క స‌ముద్ర సంబంధిత భ‌ద్ర‌త ను పెంపొందింప చేసుకోవ‌డం లో, అలాగే నీలి ఆర్థికవ్య‌వ‌స్థ ను మ‌రియు ప‌ర్య‌ట‌న రంగాన్ని ప్రోత్స‌హించ‌డం లో సహాయకారి గా ఉంటుంద‌ని వివ‌రించారు. దీవుల లో నివ‌సిస్తున్న స‌ముదాయం యొక్క జీవ‌నోపాధి కి అండ‌గా నిలచే హై ఇంపాక్ట్ క‌మ్యూనిటీ డివెల‌ప్‌మెంట్ ప్రాజెక్టు ల రూపం లో భాగ‌స్వామ్యం పంచుకోవ‌డం ప‌ట్ల కూడా ప్రధాన మంత్రి సంతోషాన్ని వ్య‌క్తం చేశారు. ఉభ‌య దేశాల మధ్య స‌న్నిహిత సంబంధాలు నెల‌కొన‌డం లో ఇరు దేశాల ప్రజల మధ్య సంబంధాలు ఒక కీల‌క‌మైన అంశంగా ఉంటుంది అని ప్రధాన మంత్రి పేర్కొన్నారు. ఈ సంద‌ర్భం గా ఆయ‌న మాల్దీవ్స్ లో భార‌త‌దేశ యాత్రికుల సంఖ్య‌లు రెట్టింపు క‌న్నా మిన్న గా న‌మోదు అయ్యాయ‌ని, ఢిల్లీ, ముంబ‌యి మ‌రియు బెంగ‌ళూరు నుండి మూడు నేరు విమాన స‌ర్వీసులు ఈ వారం లో ఆరంభం అయ్యాయ‌ని చెప్పారు. రూపే చెల్లింపు ల వ్య‌వ‌స్థ ఆరంభం కావ‌డం తో మాల్దీవ్స్ కు భార‌తీయుల రాక పోక ల‌లో మ‌రింత సౌల‌భ్యం ఏర్పడుతుంద‌ని ఆయ‌న అన్నారు.
హుల్‌హుల్‌మాలే లో ఒక కేన్స‌ర్ ఆసుప‌త్రి ని మ‌రియు క్రికెట్ స్టేడియ‌మ్ ను నిర్మించడాని కి ప్ర‌భుత్వం కృషి చేస్తోంద‌ని, 34 దీవుల లో పారిశుధ్య ప‌థ‌కం మ‌రియు నీటి స‌ర‌ఫ‌రా ప‌థ‌కం ప‌నులు త్వ‌ర‌లో మొద‌లు కానున్నాయ‌న్నారు.
మాల్దీవ్స్ లో ప్ర‌జాస్వామ్యం మ‌రియుఅభివృద్ధి ఈ రెండిటి ని బ‌లోపేతం చేసేందుకు భాగ‌స్వామ్యాన్ని కొన‌సాగించాల‌ని వుంద‌ని ప్రధాన మంత్రి త‌న వ‌చ‌న బ‌ద్ధ‌త ను పున‌రుద్ఘాటించారు. హిందూ మ‌హాస‌ముద్ర ప్రాంతం లో శాంతి కోసం, భ‌ద్ర‌త కోసం స‌హ‌కారాన్ని ఇరు దేశాలు ఇనుమ‌డింప జేసుకొంటాయ‌ని ప్రధాన మంత్రి తెలిపారు.
It has been a landmark year for democracy and development in the Maldives. It has also been a significant year for India-Maldives relationship: PM @narendramodi
My Government's "Neighbourhood First" and your Government's "India First" policies have strengthened our bilateral cooperation in all sectors: PM @narendramodi
Today, a "Made in India" Fast Interceptor Craft was officially handed over to your Coast Guard. This advanced vessel has been constructed by L&T in my home state. It will help enhance Maldive's maritime security, and promote your blue economy and tourism: PM @narendramodi
One of the key aspects of close relations between our countries is people-to-people contacts. Indian tourist figures in Maldives have more than doubled. India has moved from 5th to 2nd position: PM @narendramodi
RuPay Payment mechanism will further ease the travel of Indian to the Maldives. I am glad that this has been launched through the Bank of Maldives: PM @narendramodi
Today we also dedicated LED street lighting to the people of Male. India is very happy to bring to them benefits of these environment friendly lights: PM @narendramodi
PM Modi's Global Diplomacy: Strengthening India's Partnerships Across Continents
December 31, 2024
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In recent years, PM Modi has significantly strengthened India's global partnerships through a series of impactful bilateral visits across continents. These visits have been crucial in advancing India’s foreign policy, enhancing strategic cooperation, and promoting economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties with key nations worldwide. From the Gulf to Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa, PM Modi’s diplomatic outreach is a symbol to India’s growing global presence under his leadership.
United Arab Emirates: Strengthening Ties with the Gulf
PM Modi’s visit to the UAE marked his 7th trip in nine years, reflecting the deepening relationship between India and the Gulf nation. During the visit, PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the AHLAN MODI event, a vibrant celebration of the strong cultural and historical ties between the two nations.
PM Modi at the AHLAN MODI Event in the UAE
The visit also marked a milestone with the inauguration of the first Hindu temple in the UAE — the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi. This temple is a symbol of India’s cultural diplomacy and the growing acceptance of India’s diversity in the Gulf region. The visit reinforced the UAE’s role as a key partner in India’s energy and economic growth, as well as the growing importance of the Indian expatriate community.
Qatar: Renewed Bilateral Cooperation
PM Modi’s visit to Qatar infused “new vigour” into the already robust bilateral ties between India and the Gulf nation. This visit was particularly significant, as Qatar released eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been detained on charges of espionage, a gesture that reflected Qatar's commitment to strengthening ties with India. The visit helped bolster economic cooperation, particularly in sectors like energy, trade, and infrastructure.
PM Modi in Qatar with his counterparts
Additionally, Qatar's investment in India's growing economy was emphasized, opening avenues for enhanced collaboration in the future.
Bhutan: Strengthening Regional Partnerships
A significant aspect of PM Modi’s visit to Bhutan was the inauguration of a state-of-the-art hospital in Thimphu, constructed with Indian assistance.
PM Modi at the inauguration of a state-of-the-art hospital in Thimphu
This move symbolized India’s continued support for Bhutan’s development, enhancing bilateral ties and ensuring India’s strategic influence in the region. Bhutan is an important partner in India's “Neighbourhood First” policy, and this visit further cemented the shared values of peace, stability, and progress between the two nations.
Austria: A Historic Milestone
PM Modi’s visit to Austria in 2024 was groundbreaking, as it marked the first trip by an Indian PM to the country in 41 years. This visit coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Austria. The visit focused on strengthening trade, technology, and cultural ties. Austria’s expertise in renewable energy, engineering, and research was highlighted as a potential area for collaboration.
PM Modi interacted with CEOs in Austria
The visit underscored India’s growing importance in European diplomatic circles and Austria’s role as a partner in India’s development trajectory.
Russia: Reaffirming Strategic Partnerships
In his visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, PM Modi and President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the longstanding strategic partnership between the two nations.
PM Modi in Russia for the 16th BRICS Summit
The summit emphasized mutual cooperation in defence, energy, and technology. Russia’s support for India’s defence requirements, including the supply of critical military equipment, continued to be a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship. Moreover, both nations agreed to further enhance energy cooperation, particularly in the oil and natural gas sectors, which are crucial for India’s energy security.
Poland: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
PM Modi’s visit to Poland in 2024 was historic, marking the first trip by an Indian PM in 45 years. The visit coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During the visit, both India and Poland elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership.
PM Modi Honoured the Fallen Heroes in Poland
Discussions centred around defence cooperation, scientific collaboration, and greater engagement in trade and investment. Poland’s support for India’s entry into global institutions such as the UN Security Council was also a significant aspect of the visit.
Ukraine: Diplomatic Engagement Amid Conflict
PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine was particularly noteworthy, coming at a time when military actions had been suspended by both warring sides. The visit demonstrated India’s commitment to global peace and its willingness to offer humanitarian and technological assistance for post-war reconstruction.
PM Modi delivered humanitarian aid to Ukrainian President
The PM assured Ukraine of India’s support in rebuilding its war-torn infrastructure, reflecting India’s role as a peace-broker in global conflicts. The visit also highlighted India’s position on non-interference and peaceful resolution of disputes.
Brunei: A Milestone in India’s 'Act East' Policy
PM Modi’s visit to Brunei marked the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian nation. The visit coincided with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei. Brunei is a key partner in India’s “Act East” policy, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM Modi’s visit to Brunei was the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM
The visit focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, energy, and maritime security. Brunei’s strategic location and its importance in regional security made this visit a crucial step in strengthening India’s relationships with Southeast Asian nations.
Singapore: Strengthening Strategic Partnership
PM Modi’s visit to Singapore emphasized the strengthening of India’s strategic partnership with the island nation, particularly in advanced manufacturing, digitalization, and sustainable development. The visit facilitated the growth of synergies between the semiconductor ecosystems of India and Singapore. Both nations explored opportunities to collaborate in research, innovation, and green technologies, which are essential for India’s future economic growth.
PM Modi at the Roundtable with Business Leaders in Singapore
Singapore’s role as a financial hub and a gateway to Southeast Asia made this visit critical for India’s long-term economic ambitions.
Guyana: Reaching Out to the Indian Diaspora
PM Modi’s visit to Guyana was historic as it marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 50 years. The visit was significant for its emphasis on strengthening ties with the Indian diaspora, which has had a deep historical connection with Guyana for over 185 years. During the visit, PM Modi held discussions on giving strategic direction to the India-Guyana relationship, focusing on trade, technology, and infrastructure development.
PM Modi at the 2nd Caricom- India Summit in Guyana
The Prime Minister paid homage to the contributions of the Indian diaspora, underscoring their role in bridging cultural and economic ties between India and Guyana.
Nigeria: Strengthening African Partnerships
PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria in November 2024 was the first by an Indian PM to the West African nation in decades. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening India’s partnership with Nigeria, which is one of the most populous and influential countries in Africa. The visit focused on strategic cooperation, particularly in energy, trade, and security. India and Nigeria agreed to work closely on areas like healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. The visit also underscored the importance of democratic values and pluralism, shared by both nations.
PM Modi interacted with the Indian Diaspora in Nigeria
Kuwait: Enhancing Economic and Cultural Cooperation
PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait was especially significant as it was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The visit focused on enhancing economic relations and cultural exchanges. Kuwait, with its strategic location in the Gulf, plays a pivotal role in India’s energy security and economic interests.
PM Modi at the Hala Modi Event in Kuwait
The visit aimed at bolstering collaboration in trade, energy, and investment, reinforcing the historical ties between the two nations. It was also an opportunity to connect with the large Indian diaspora in Kuwait, a key contributor to both the Gulf nation’s economy and the bilateral relationship.
A Global Leader in Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships
PM Modi’s series of impactful bilateral visits across continents has significantly elevated India’s diplomatic standing and global influence. His efforts have not only strengthened traditional alliances but also fostered new strategic partnerships, positioning India as a key player in global affairs. Through his leadership, India has championed multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and peaceful conflict resolution, ensuring its active participation in shaping the future of the world. These diplomatic engagements reflect India’s growing prominence on the global stage, laying the foundation for a prosperous and interconnected future.
