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PM Modi: Confident India Rising, Developed Nations Eager for Trade Deals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that developed countries are now keen to sign trade agreements with India, a sign of the nation's rising confidence beyond past despair. He contrasted this with the pre-2014 era when India was labeled among the "Fragile Five" and faced policy paralysis. Modi highlighted India's Digital Public Infrastructure and its role in hosting and shaping the global AI conversation as key drivers of this new stature. He emphasized that India is now a participant and shaper in the AI revolution, not merely a follower.

Key Points: PM Modi on India's Global Rise & Trade Deal Eagerness

  • Developed nations eager for India trade deals
  • India moving beyond "Fragile Five" mindset
  • New energy in national consciousness
  • India shaping AI, not just following
  • Digital Public Infrastructure gains global praise
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Developed nations eager to sign trade deals with India, a confident nation is rising beyond doubt and despair: PM Modi

PM Modi says a confident India is attracting trade deals from developed nations, moving beyond its "Fragile Five" past and shaping the AI revolution.

"A confident India emerging from despair and hopelessness - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his government is making India a growth engine of the world and noted that developed nations are eager to sign trade deals with India because a confident country "is rising beyond doubt and despair".

Speaking at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit, PM Modi said a new energy has flowed into the nation's consciousness in the last 11 years.

"India hasn't been able to free itself from the mindset of slavery, and we're suffering its consequences. The most recent example of this is the ongoing discussions about trade deals. Some people are shocked, wondering, 'How did this happen? Why are developed countries so eager to strike trade deals with India?' The answer is a confident India emerging from despair and hopelessness," he said.

"If the country were still in the same despair as before 2013, counted among the Fragile Five, and mired in policy paralysis, who would strike trade deals with us? No one would even look at us. But in the last eleven years, a new energy has come into the country's thinking," he added.

He said India is determined to regain its rightful strength.

PM Modi said that India's Digital Public Infrastructure has today become a subject of global discussion. He referred to the success of the AI Impact Summit hosted by India earlier this month.

"Today, every move India makes is closely watched and analysed across the world. The AI Summit is a clear example of this," he said.

"So far, in every industrial revolution, India and the Global South have largely remained followers. But in this age of artificial intelligence, India is not only participating, it is also shaping it. Today, we have our own AI start-up ecosystem," he added.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I've seen the startup ecosystem explode. UPI is already a global case study. If we can lead in AI, it will create so many opportunities for our youth. The optimism is palpable.
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Priya S
It's good to feel proud, but let's not forget the ground reality. While big deals are signed, we need to ensure the benefits reach the common man. Manufacturing jobs, stable prices for farmers - that's the real test of this 'rising Bharat'.
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Vikram M
The shift from 'Fragile Five' to a sought-after trade partner is remarkable. It changes how our diaspora is perceived abroad too. We carry ourselves differently when our home country is strong.
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Rohit P
Absolutely right about the mindset change. We used to doubt our own capabilities. Now there's a 'can-do' attitude. From space missions to digital payments, we are showing the way. The world is taking note, finally.
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Michael C
The point about not being followers in the AI revolution is crucial. The US and China have dominated so far. If India can create its own ethical and inclusive AI framework, it will be a game-changer for the Global South.

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