PM inaugurates 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar today. The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Gateway to the Future’ and includes the participation of 34 partner countries and 16 partner organizations. The Summit is also being used as a platform by the Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region to showcase investment opportunities in the North-Eastern regions.
Multiple industry captains addressed the occasion. Chairman of ArcelorMittal, Shri Lakshmi Mittal, Mr Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, Shri Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Group, Mr Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technologies, USA, Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, Mr Jeffrey Chun, CEO Simmtech, South Korea, Shri N Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Sons Limited, Chairman of DP World, Mr Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Shri Shankar Trivedi Sr VP Nvidia and Nikhil Kamat, Founder and CEO of Zerodha addressed the gathering and informed about their business plans. The business leaders praised the Prime Minister’s vision.
Mr Shin Hosaka, Vice Minister for International Affairs, Japan, Mr Ibraheem Yoosef al Mubarak, Assistant Minister of Investment, Saudi Arabia, Mr Tariq Ahmed, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Commonwealth and United Nations, UK, Mr Vahan Kerobyan, Minister of Economy, Armenia, Mr Tiit Riisalo, Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology, Mr Ryad Mezzour, Industry and Commerce Minister, Morocco, Mr Prakash Sharan Mahat, Finance Minister of Nepal, Mr Tran Luu Quang, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr Petr Fiala Prime Minister of Czech Republic, and Mr Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, Mr José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor Leste also addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. President of the United Arab Emirates & Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.R.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also made his address at the beginning of the Summit.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister started by conveying his greeting for 2024. He reiterated the pledge to make India ‘viksit’ by 2047, making the next 25 years ‘Amrit Kaal’ of the country. “It is time for new dreams, new resolutions and continuous accomplishments”, he said. He noted the significance of the first Vibrant Gujarat Summit of the ‘Amrit Kaal’.
The Prime Minister said that the participation of H.R.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates & Ruler of Abu Dhabi in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit as Chief Guest is special as it signifies the deepening ties between India and UAE. PM Modi said that his thoughts and support towards India are filled with warmth and heartiness as he mentioned Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit becoming a global platform for economic development and investment-related discussions. He highlighted the India-UAE partnerships in increasing support to the renewable energy sector, innovative healthcare, and investments of several billion dollars in India’s port infrastructure. He also mentioned the initiation of operations by UAE’s Sovereign Wealth Fund in GIFT City and aircraft and ship leasing activities by transworld companies. The Prime Minister gave huge credit to H.R.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the soaring partnerships between India and UAE relationships.
Referring to the august presence of the President of Mozambique, Mr Filipe Nyusi, an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister expressed pride for the inclusion of the African Union of G20 permanent membership during India’s Presidency. He said President Nyusi’s presence has deepened the India-Mozambique as well as India-Africa ties.
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Mr Petr Fiala’s first visit to India as Prime Minister of his country, PM Modi said, signifies the Czech Republic’s old ties with India as well as with Vibrant Gujarat. PM Modi mentioned cooperation in the automobile, technology and manufacturing sectors.
The Prime Minister also welcomed Nobel laureate and President of Timor Leste, Mr José Ramos-Horta and highlighted his use of Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of non-violence with his country’s freedom struggle.
Referring to the 20th anniversary of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, the Prime Minister remarked that the Summit has showcased new ideas, and created new gateways for investments and returns. Throwing light on this year’s theme of ‘Gateway to the future’, the Prime Minister said that the future of the 21st century will be brightened by shared efforts. During India’s G20 Presidency, the Prime Minister said that a road map for the future has been presented and it is being forwarded by the vision of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. He also mentioned the strengthening of partnerships with I2U2 and other multilateral organizations along the principles of ‘One World, One Family, One Future which has now become a prerequisite to global welfare.
“India is moving forward in the role of a ‘Vishwa Mitra’ in a fast-changing world. Today India has given the world confidence in achieving common collective goals. India’s commitment, efforts and hard work for global welfare is making the world safer and prosperous. The World looks at India as an important pillar of stability. A friend who can be trusted, a partner who believes in people-centric development, a voice that believes in global good, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions, a powerhouse of talented youth and a democracy that delivers ”, said the Prime Minister.
