PM Narendra Modi in Davos: As it happened

As part of his visit, PM Modi hosted a roundtable meeting with 40 CEOs across 18 countries, including 20 from India. Among them were Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani and Airbus CEO Dirk Hoke.

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PM Modi cautioned the world against growing protectionism and rise in tariff and non-tariff barriers that are impeding global trade while pitching for India as a global destination for investment.

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Talking about social media, Prime Minister Modi said, "The example of breaking, addition, and twisting of technology is being seen in the form of social media.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcases 'Make in India' at the plenary session.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the Opening Plenary of the 2018 World Economic Forum in a short while.

Chetna Sinha says she is a voice for the fractured world, and call on financial access for everyone.

She announces an alternative investment fund for female entrepreneurs, worth 100 million rupees.

Sharan Burrow, General-Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)l; Fabiola Gianotti, Director-General, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN); Isabelle Kocher, Chief Executive Office, Engie Group; Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, IMF; Ginni Rometty, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, IBM Corporation; Chetna Sinha, Founder and Chair, Mann Deshi Foundation and Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway co-chair the meet. 

The Co-Chairs for the 48th Annual Meeting come from a cross-section of business, politics, academia and civil society. During this session, share their views on the meeting’s theme, ‘Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World’ as well as expectations for the event.

Press conference on 'Meet the Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting 2018' underway. 

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan received an award and spoke against sexism at Davos.

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During his visit , the Andhra Chief Minister will hold 25 bilateral meetings with CEOs of different companies. 

PM Modi will be meeting the Swiss President Alain Berset as he arrives in Davos, after that a welcome reception for the Indian prime minister will be held after his talks with the Swiss president.

PM Modi arrived in Zurich airport today ahead of his visit to Davos for the World Economic Forum. The PM will be arriving in Davos shortly.