Narendra Modi
Modi greets Hasina on occasion of Eid
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Dhaka's ties with Delhi "exceptionally" close: India
India on Thursday described its relations with Bangladesh as "exceptionally" close but expressed displeasure over "mischievous" story pertaining to Bangladesh-India ties.
Dhaka, Delhi script golden chapter in ties eyeing inclusive development: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday said leaders of Bangladesh and India pledged on the noble vision of inclusive socioeconomic development, scripting a golden chapter in partnership over the past few years.
Modi calls for reformed multilateralism with a reformed UN at its center
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s role in its region as a first responder to COVID-19 crisis as he delivered a keynote address virtually at this year’s High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session on Friday.
Prime Minister Modi recalled the support provided by the Indian government and Indian pharma companies for ensuring medicine supplies to different countries, and for coordinating a joint response strategy among SAARC countries.
This was the first address by PM to the broader UN membership since India’s overwhelming election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council on June 17, for the term 2021-22, according to Press Information Bureau of India.
The theme of the High-Level Segment of the ECOSOC this year is “Multilateralism after COVID19: What kind of UN do we need at the 75th anniversary”.
Coinciding with the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the UN, this theme also resonates with India’s priority for its forthcoming membership of the UN Security Council.
Modi reiterated India’s call for a ‘reformed multilateralism’ in a post-COVID-19 world, which reflects the realities of the contemporary world.
In his address, he recalled India’s long association with the ECOSOC and the UN’s developmental work, including for the Sustainable Development Goals.
He noted that India’s developmental motto of ‘SabkaSaath, SabkaVikaas, Sabka Vishwas’ resonates with the core SDG principle of leaving no one behind.
Modi pointed out that India’s success in improving the socio-economic indicators of its vast populationhas a significant impact on global SDG targets.He spoke about India’s commitment to also support other developing countries in meeting their SDG targets.
He spoke about India’s ongoing development efforts, including for improving access to sanitation through the “Swacch Bharat Abhiyan”, empowering women, ensuring financial inclusion, and expanding availability of housing and healthcare through flagship schemes such as the “Housing for All” programme and the “Ayushman Bharat” scheme.
He also highlighted India’s focus on environmental sustainability and bio-diversity conservation, and recalled India’s leading role in the establishment of the International Solar Alliance and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
This was the second time that Prime Minister addressed the ECOSOC.
He had earlier delivered the keynote address at the 70thanniversary of the ECOSOC in January 2016.
India to play leading role in global revival: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India would play a leading role in the global revival as the world looks to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Modi to attend ‘Mujib Borsho’ programme as Indian representative: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ‘Mujib Borsho’ programme as a representative of India for its great contribution in the Liberation War.
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Indian PM interacts with school students ahead of annual exams
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed school students from across the country on Monday ahead of the Annual Examinations which begin next month.
Modi conveys warm wishes for Hasina
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Bangabandhu’s birth centenary: Dhaka ready to welcome global leaders
Bangladesh has received a long list of global leaders to become part of a series of programmes during the ‘Mujib Year’ the countdown of which begins on January 10, creating another milestone in the history of Bangladesh.