NEW DELHI. India has emerged as a self-assured and self-reliant nation.which believes in working together for the collective well-being, but rejects interference in its internal matters. This was stated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an event in New Delhi on December 9, 2022. He credited the diplomacy, credibility and leadership qualities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi which have transformed India's image on the international stage to an agendasetter. "India has today positioned itself on global high-table. Our peace-loving nature & self-respect being recognised and respected by the world," he said.
Referring to 'Operation Ganga' which was launched to evacuate. over 22,500 Indians from conflict-hit Ukraine, Mr. Rajnath Singh said, it was made possible after the Prime Minister spoke with the Presidents of Russia, Ukraine and US. He termed it as a testament to the credibility and acceptance of Mr. Narendra Modi all over the world as a global leader.
Commending the Prime Minister's vision for the welfare of the nation, Defence Minister asserted that, under Mr. Narendra Modi's leadership, India has become the fifth largest economy with a GDP of USD 3.5 trillion in the last 8.5 years. "Before 2014, India was among the 'Fragile Five' nations, a word coined investment firm Morgan Stanley. Today, we have moved out of that category and joined the 'Fabulous Five' economies of the world. According to a recently published article on the global economic outlook by Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Mr. Chetan Ahya, India will be the third largest economy after the US and China by 2027.India's GDP will increase to USD 8.5 trillion in the next ten years. This clearly shows that India has become a centre of hope and confidence for the world," he said.
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BEL Anticipates Order Inflow of Rs. 25,000 Crore in 2024
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Maiden Indian Navy - Royal Thai Navy bilateral exercise and 36th Edition of Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol
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e Space fighters, Military satellites IAF plans to transform into a Superpower in space
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Strengthening Indo-US Relationship in Amrit Kaal and Aatmanirbhar Bharat
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Rajnath Singh's UK visit takes forward bilateral Defence cooperation
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VMAN Orders 10 new generation Amphibian Aircraft to connect Indian Waterways US company Mallard to supply ME-1As to Gujarat based leasing company
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