Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for sustainable and inclusive growth. Inaugurating the 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2015 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Mr.Modi said that fluctuations in the global economy is the biggest concern and we need to work for sustainable and inclusive growth to minimize the fluctuations.
He said that various countries are coming forward to work with us and India also wants to work with global leadership on issues ranging from poverty to ecology. Prime Minister said that we have made commitments to our people and ourselves and we have made commitments for India’s great future also. He said that India has large number of hands to work and even larger number of dreams to be realized.
Prime Minister said that ease of doing business in India is a prime concern and assured the world leaders that the Government of India is working very seriously on these issues.
He said that the Government is working towards single window clearance at the federal and state levels. He said that India is keen to move towards the next generation infrastructure as we need highways and also i-ways or information-ways too.
Addressing the Summit, the World leaders and experts across the world also called for greater and continuous economic reforms in the country. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said that tax and subsidy reforms are essential for inclusive growth in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held separate bilateral meetings with top world and corporate leaders attending the 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. World leaders also met Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel separately.
AIR Ahmedabad correspondent reports, more than 8 thousand five hundred delegates including 2 thousand six hundred foreign delegates from 111 countries have attended the opening ceremony of Vibrant Gujarat.
About 275 CEOs of Global Multinational companies are participating in this global business conclave. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has offered full support to Gujarat Government in Cleanliness campaign and smart city project. Israel Foreign Minister Yair Shamir has announced co-operation in food security program with Government of India and Skill development program with Gujarat Government. Investment is started pouring as 11 Memorandum of Understanding were signed in defense production sector while 8 Memorandum of Understanding were signed in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met US Secretary of State, John Kerry at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted that the Prime Minister conveyed to Mr Kerry that India is looking forward to US President Barack Obama's visit with enthusiasm. Economic growth and climate issues were also discussed during the meeting. Mr Kerry was accompanied by a high level delegation from the US.
President Obama will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
