Keir Starmer and PM Modi have a Discussion
Prime Minister Modi described the meeting as "extremely fruitful" and expressed his desire to collaborate in areas such as technology, green energy, security and innovation. "Had a very productive meeting with Prime Minister Kierr Starmer in Rio de Janeiro. For India, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the UK is a high priority.
In the coming years, we look forward to working together in areas such as technology, green energy, security, innovation and technology. We want to strengthen trade as well as cultural ties," Prime Minister Modi wrote on the social media platform X. Modi had a packed schedule on the first day of the G20 Summit during which he held bilateral meetings with leaders of the UK, France, Italy, Norway, Portugal and Indonesia.
Prime Minister Modi also addressed the G-20 Session
He also addressed the G20 session on 'Social Inclusion and the fight against hunger and poverty', where he highlighted India's success in lifting 250 million people out of poverty in the last decade. He reaffirmed India's support for Brazil's initiative to build a Global Coalition against hunger and poverty.
Speaking about India's progress in tackling food security, PM Modi stressed that its approach based on 'Back to Basics and March to Future' is yielding significant results. He elaborated on various measures implemented by India to promote women-led development.
Prime Minister Modi's remarks at the G-20
The Prime Minister said that over 800 million people are being provided free food grains and over 550 million people are benefiting from the world's largest health insurance scheme. "With regard to the theme of the first session, I would like to share with you India's experience and success stories. In the last 10 years, we have lifted 250 million people out of poverty.
Now, 60 million senior citizens above the age of 70 years will also be able to avail free health insurance. PM Modi welcomed Brazil's initiative to establish a global coalition against hunger and poverty, stressing that the global south has been severely affected by food, fuel and fertiliser crises as a result of continuing conflicts. "We support Brazil's initiative for a global coalition against hunger and poverty.
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