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India: A Strong Voice of the Global South

on Global Platforms
Today, the entire world discusses the Global South, but as the harbinger
of that discussion, India has become a strong voice of the Global
South on global platforms. Today, India is entering into “future-ready
trade deals” with many countries. In the recent past, we have signed
trade deals with nine major countries, including the “Mother of All
Deals,” with 27 countries simultaneously: the European Union.

symbolizing missed opportunities. Today, India steps, and new achievements in every field. We
is not missing any opportunity, but will lead are working on green hydrogen. We are under-
from the front. standing the coming era. We are talking about
quantum computing. We are pursuing the AI
MY COUNTRY IS IMMORTAL mission. Today, the critical mineral rare earth
We have to make the country’s future bright. To has become a political weapon in the world, and
make the present bright, too, requires continu- we are focusing on it.
ous work. We plan for five years and prepare a
budget each year, setting a specific direction. THE COMING TIMES ARE FULL OF
Because the country is immortal. We have set a OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIA
vision of handing over a prosperous India to the The coming times are full of opportunities for
country’s young generation. Looking at the chil- India and its youth. I can see this, and we are
dren at home, I think, “I want to leave them such moving forward by formulating policies in that
an India that will give us satisfaction in our work.” direction. Today, I would urge my countrymen
to support me on the issue of quality. Do not
THE COUNTRY IS MOVING FORWARD compromise on quality. You will see, the world
WITH NEW ACHIEVEMENTS will start singing the praises of Made in India,
The initiatives we have taken today, whether Made in Bharat. n
in space, science, technology, the depths of Scan the QR code to view the Prime
the ocean, land, water, and sky, are moving Minister’s reply to the Motion of Thanks on
forward with new resolve, new energy, new the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha.

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