In a press interaction, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that the Prime Minister’s visit had secured major investments in key sectors ranging from Artificial Intelligence and semiconductors to defence and LPG supplies. He also mentioned that Modi receiving the highest civilian awards from 32 countries reflects his stature and popularity on the stage.
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“If we look at the evident outcomes of this visit, the UAE has made a commitment of an investment of $75-$100 billion dollars, and a $5 billion investment was approved outright. During this visit, issues related to all aspects of living were touched upon, like AI and semiconductor mission in which India is moving forward at a rapid pace, our energy security, our defence partnerships, investments and international trade, encouraging exports, the deal with the UAE to ensure LPG availability and delivery to all households, the partnership with the UAE ‘to increase the strategic petroleum reserve of 30 million tonne,” Goyal said.
The minister also mentioned the Tata Electronics-ASML deal to establish a factory in India and other investments.
“The Prime Minister’s commitment to serve the nation and his leadership were seen globally. The world sees India as a trusted partner and a preferred global destination,” he said.
Goyal underlined that a total of 57 outcomes related to the economy, self-reliance and improving ease of living for common people.The BJP’s praise for the Prime Minister came at a time when the Opposition has been attacking the government over rising petrol and diesel prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Israel attack on Iran, and Modi’s appeal to citizens to adopt austerity measures such as avoiding non-essential gold purchases, foreign travel and destination weddings abroad. “The Hormuz crisis is a big challenge for the world. But India thinks on its feet and converts every problem into an opportunity,” Goyal said, adding that India is now buying crude oil from different countries and has ensured that farmers get fertilisers at the same price as 12 years ago.
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He also attacked leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of Prime Minister Modi during the tour.
“Rahul Gandhi, who harbours negative thinking, shows his nature, character time after time in his words. It is another matter that the people of India have been rejecting him election after election. The frustration of losing and the feeling of hatred arising from it is visible. He has come down to using abusive language and the use of cheap words against the PM. Is finishing Naxalism betrayal or allowing it to thrive during years of Congress rule betrayal? The country knows that keeping India safe is Modi’s patriotism. The way Congress and the Gandhi family support infiltrators is betrayal,” Goyal said.
The minister further said that Modi has received the highest civilian honour from 32 countries, including three during the current tour, which, he claimed, would have “pained Rahul Gandhi and made him jealous”.
