PM Narendra Modi in Davos: As it happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Davos. Photograph: (ANI)
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22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for India from Zurich, Switzerland. pic.twitter.com/YXQAvKNWjL
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
PM @narendramodi had fruitful meetings with the Chairman @SchneiderElec, CEO @ABBgroupnews and CEO, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board on the sidelines of @wef in #Davos. pic.twitter.com/vchYhziTSU
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
The world applauds 1.3 bn people of India at the @wef in #Davos appreciating the remarkable transformation in improving the business climate. PM @narendramodi interacting with the top global CEOs at the International Business Council event. #IndiaMeansBusiness pic.twitter.com/AfvfarnKGS
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
Together we can! PM @narendramodi with Indian CEOs present at the #WorldEconomicForum working hand-in-hand towards a brighter future for the country. #IndiaMeansBusiness pic.twitter.com/NxQCzmib8U
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
PM Narendra Modi with Indian CEOs at #WorldEconomicForum in #Davos pic.twitter.com/1Lwi9mhE6L
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
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PM Narendra Modi in an interaction with International Business Council .#WorldEconomicForum #Davos pic.twitter.com/90pgQSQqmk
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
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PM Narendra Modi meets Queen Maxima of Netherlands on the sidelines of the #WorldEconomicForum in #Davos pic.twitter.com/sXyGTaB8EH
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
READ: Rise in tariff, non-tariff barriers impeding global trade
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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READ: Data is real wealth, says PM Modi in Davos
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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#WATCH: PM Narendra Modi met PM of Canada Justin Trudeau in #Davos #WorldEconomicForum pic.twitter.com/WWNfPXSG5q
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
PM Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in #Davos #WorldEconomicForum pic.twitter.com/iosXbvUTtn
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
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If you want wellness with wealth, wholeness of life with health, prosperity with peace come to India. You are always welcome in India: PM Modi
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Let us create a 'heaven of freedom', where there is cooperation and not division, fractures: PM Modi at Davos
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Let's realise the dream of Noble Laureate Gurudev Rabindra Nath Tagore of a society without social divides: PM Modi at Davos
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Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Nir-Aamayaah | Sarve Bhadraanni Pashyantu Maa Kashcid-Duhkha-Bhaag-Bhavet (Om, May All become Happy, May All be Healthy (Free from Illness) May All See what is Auspicious, May no one Suffer in any way): PM Modi
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22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
In a fractured world, we need to ensure the major powers co-operate, and that competitiveness among nations does not become a wall between us: PM Modi in Davos
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We in India are proud of our democracy and diversity. pic.twitter.com/AM9nm91a6G
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
हम मानते हैं कि प्रगति तभी प्रगति है, विकास तभी सच्चे अर्थों में विकास है जब सब साथ चल सकें।#IndiaMeansBusiness pic.twitter.com/LkSvGPYvVp
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
Many societies and countries are becoming self-centred. It seems that globalisation, as opposed to its definition, is shrinking. Such misplaced preferences can't be considered any lesser threat than terrorism or climate change. We must admit shine of globalisation is fading: PM Modi
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Terrorism is another big challenge that the world is facing today, people and the govt of all countries are well aware of terrorism: PM Modi at Davos
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Indian culture of 'We the humans are children of Earth' and Gandhiji's trusteeship promote preservation of climate:PM Modi at Davos
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Mukesh Ambani and Shahrukh Khan in the audience as PM Modi addresses the plenary session of the #WorldEconomicForum in #Davos pic.twitter.com/thfl5Lc4qy
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
India has always believed in values of integration and unity. We adhere to the idea of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', which means the entire world is one family. It is relevant to bridge distances: PM Modi.
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Issues of peace, security and stability have emerged as serious global challenges, says PM Modi at WEF
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This year's theme at the World Economic Forum is - 'Creating A Shared Future In A Fractured World'. New powers are changing the balance between Economic & Political strength. This is indicating a change in future of the world: PM Modi
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Climate change is huge threat right now, Snow in the Arctic is melting,many islands are sinking or are about to sink: PM Modi in Davos
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Rapidly changing technology & increase in destructive forces have made earlier challenges even more challenging: PM Modi in Davos
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"This Summit seems to find solutions to the various problems the world faces. I thank the people and Government of Switzerland for the warm welcome here," says PM Modi
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22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
Last time an Indian PM came to Davos was in 1997, when Deve Gowda ji had come. That time our GDP was little more than 400 billion dollars, now its more than six times: PM Modi
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
This summit seems to find solutions to the various problems the world faces. I thank the people and Government of Switzerland for the warm welcome here: PM Modi
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the plenary session of the #WorldEconomicForum in #Davos https://t.co/s6NjZ0Ry3Q pic.twitter.com/vW7WyMtXze
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
PM Narendra Modi at #WorldEconomicForum. He will address Plenary Session shortly. #Davos pic.twitter.com/R6u8ptbar8
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
PM Narendra Modi at #WorldEconomicForum. He will address Plenary Session shortly. #Davos pic.twitter.com/R6u8ptbar8
— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018
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This segment of WION brings to you conversation with Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog. (WION,WION Web Team)
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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.
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PM Modi hosts CEO roundtable meeting at Davos, says 'India means business' (Read here)
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At Davos, PM Modi and Swiss President discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties (Read story here)
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Extremely charged that I've had this amazing opportunity, this award, being recognized like this for minuscule work that I did, I'd like to do it with even more fervor. What is even more pleasant is that India is here in full power: Shah Rukh Khan in Davos #WorldEconomicForum2018 pic.twitter.com/aWQI99YAE3
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
This time World Economic Forum is India's World Economic Forum. PM is promoting India from Davos, it is a great opportunity. In Andhra Pradesh we are gong in a big way for investment: Andhra Pradesh CM N.Chandrababu Naidu in Davos #WorldEconomicForum2018 pic.twitter.com/qL7jrbjtGC
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
SC judgement went in favor of #Padmaavat, it is a matter of happiness that the law has prevailed. I hope for a safe release: Film maker Karan Johar in Davos; when asked about Shah Rukh Khan being conferred with Crystal Award, he said, 'I feel very proud.'#WorldEconomicForum2018 pic.twitter.com/6dFd6O4niu
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
PM's presence gives a big message to the world community, that India is open for business. Here, we are all giving out information about the 'New India 2022' that we are working towards : Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Davos #WorldEconomicForum2018 pic.twitter.com/Ur5FzcsVaB
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
Switzerland: Opening performance at the #WorldEconomicForum2018 in Davos pic.twitter.com/OlxLvVcCQI
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
PM is coming here to tell unique story of India's growth along w/major structural reforms & fact that India opened up economy at a time when countries are closing economies. Our FDI grew by 62% when across world it fell by 16%: NITI Aayog CEO A.Kant in Davos #WorldEconomicForum pic.twitter.com/hWOmsRLjWc
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
We maintained our growth along with structural reforms, we worked for financial inclusion along with financial growth. PM has worked on global terrorism on the diplomatic front & to tell all of it India's delegation is here-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant in Davos #WorldEconomicForum pic.twitter.com/XdVSkaM0k6
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
Switzerland: PM Narendra Modi meets President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset in Davos. #WorldEconomicForum2018 pic.twitter.com/IBY5T2dP6L
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
22 Apr 2025, 4:49 PM (IST)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu with officials of the Govt of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland in #Davos at #WorldEconomicForum2018 pic.twitter.com/ALFqZZUhQU
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018
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PM's Modi's revolutionary and unorthodox reforms have generated a tremendous amount of interest in the global investor community: Dr.Jitendra Singh,MoS PMO in #Davos #WorldEconomicForum pic.twitter.com/0uDj1Ff1wN
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018