New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Riyadh on Monday for a two-day state visit. The Prime Minister delivered the keynote address at The Future Investment Initiative and is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with top leadership of the Gulf Kingdom.
"Landed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the start of an important visit aimed at strengthening ties with a valued friend. Will be taking part in a wide range of programmes during this visit," the Prime Minister tweeted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Tuesday condemned terrorism in all its forms and agreed to step up bilateral security cooperation. They also discussed cooperation in agriculture, oil and gas, maritime security, innovative technology, renewable energy, trade and investment between the two countries during their talks.
The Prime Minister is delivering the keynote address under the title ''What's next for India?'' at the Future Investment Initiative (FII), which is dubbed as ''Davos in the Desert''.
Here are the live updates from PM Narendra Modi's keynote address:
Oct 29, 2019 21:34 (IST)
PM Modi talks about eradicating poverty
Today, India has succeeded in eradicating poverty at a fast pace. My way to fight against poverty is to empower the poor. The poor wants dignity. When I build toilets for them, I do not just give them a facility. I give them dignity: PM Modi
Oct 29, 2019 21:29 (IST)
PM Modi talks about the need for a mutli-polar order
The times of a bipolar world have gone. We live in a time where every nation is connected and dependent on each other. Need of the hour is to strengthen a multi-polar order. Each and every nation is important today: PM Modi
Oct 29, 2019 21:28 (IST)
PM Modi speaks about India performing well on various global indices
India has been consistently performing well in the global indices. There has been a jump by 10 ranks in Logistics Performance Index. In Global Innovation Index, we have jumped 24 spots. In the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index, we have jumped from the 142nd spot in 2014 to the 63rd spot in 2019: PM Modi
Oct 29, 2019 21:23 (IST)
PM modi speaks about skilled Indian workforce
India's skilled human resource has received respect and prestige across the world. Indian talent has carved out a unique identity in Saudi Arabia as a law abiding and skilled workforce. We have developed a comprehensive vision to develop skills in India. Through the Skill India initiative, we will train 400 million people in various skills over the next 3-4 years. Companies investing in India will definitely get skilled man power from this: PM Modi
Oct 29, 2019 21:14 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about healthcare programme Ayushman Bharat
India's tax structure is now being compared with the best tax structure in the world today. We have abolished over 1500 old laws, 350 million people were added to the bank. Direct benefit transfer saves $20 billion and we have launched the world's largest healthcare program Ayushman Bharat: PM modi
Oct 29, 2019 21:08 (IST)
There is an increase in the investment in oil and gas infrastructure. By 2024, we aim to invest up to $100 billion in refining, pipelines and gas terminals: PM Modi
Oct 29, 2019 21:06 (IST)
PM Modi says, "No possibility of capital saturation"
We have also dramatically increased our speed and scale of building infrastructure. The growth of infrastructure in India will be in double digits, and there is no possibility of capacity saturation. Due to this, investors will also be assured of returns: PM Modi
Oct 29, 2019 21:04 (IST)
PM Modi on integration of India
One Nation One Power Grid, One Nation One Gas Grid, One Water Grid, One Nation One Mobility Card, One Nation One Optical Fibre Network are some of the initiatives through which we are integrating India's infrastructure: PM Modi
Oct 29, 2019 21:02 (IST)
PM Modi on plans of $10 billion investment in oil and gas industry
By 2024, we aim to invest $100 billion in refining, pipelines, gas terminals. I am happy that Saudi Aramco has decided to invest in West Coast Refinery Project - which will be the largest refinery of Asia: PM Modi was quoted as saying by ANI
Oct 29, 2019 20:49 (IST)
PM Modi talks about target of $5 trillion economy
India has set a target of doubling its economy to $ 5 trillion in the next five years. Today in India, if we want to speed up development, then we have to understand the emerging trends: PM Modi
Oct 29, 2019 20:46 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers keynote address at Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh
The aim of this forum is not only to discuss the economic system here but also to understand the rising trends of the world and look for ways aimed at global welfare. Our relations with Saudi Arabia is several years old. Our ancient relations have built a strong foundation for our strategic partnership: PM Modi tweeted ANI.
Oct 29, 2019 19:41 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
PM Modi meets Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman in Riyadh. On Twitter he said, "The visit will contribute to the bonds of friendship between India and Saudi Arabia. I held a distinguished meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. The energy sector remains an important pillar in the relations between our two countries."
Oct 29, 2019 10:20 (IST)
PM Modi to Arab News
"Within G20, India and Saudi Arabia have been working together to reduce inequality and promote sustainable development. I am happy to note that Saudi Arabia will be hosting G20 Summit next year and India will host it in 2022, our 75th anniversary of independence." ANI
