Addressing the Indian diaspora here, Modi also said that this is a defining period in India’s journey, where aspirations are reaching new heights.
“There was a time when relations between countries were determined solely by trade, but today, trust has become just as important alongside trade,” Modi told the gathering at Salle Playel, one of the largest indoor venues in the French capital.
“Every country wants a reliable supply chain. Every country wants a stable partnership. Every country is in search of such partners on whom trust can be placed for the long term, and at such a time, India is emerging as a trusted partner in the world,” the prime minister said.
Modi said that at the G7 meeting in Evian, he emphasised the importance of partnerships based on trust.