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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who is in the United States, highlighted the India’s achievements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and urged the Indian diaspora to expand India’s reach to global markets.
“I would invite you to help us shape the contours of a new India, a powerful India and India that will lead global growth and India that is destined to be a ‘Vishwaguru’,” said Goyal, in an address to the Indian diaspora.
Addressing the diaspora on the eve of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2023 in New Jersey, the Minister called the Indian American community a living bridge between the world’s two most vibrant democracies.
The Minister said that India is an attractive destination for investment with the finest returns like no other country.
He said that several Indian companies in the Indian stock exchange have shown a 20 per cent compound annual growth rate in the 20 years horizon.
“As we take up the G-20 presidency this year, we are demonstrating to the world our abilities and our contributions as we see that in the next 25 years,” added Goyal.
“In the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, not only are we reflecting on our achievements and glory but also focusing on ideas for this Kaal and I will ensure that each one of you contributes to these ideas and efforts. You stand to gain a lot and your families, and businesses have a huge opportunity (to prosper in India),” Goyal said.
He added that India and US are natural partners having trade complementarities, long-standing strategic and economic relationships and a strong people to people contact. Both are vibrant democracies as well, the Union minister noted.
“Both the US and India are vibrant democracies. We both have very strong linkages and bonds of friendship, very strong geopolitical ties, and huge interests in business and trade in the economic well-being of both countries,” Goyal added.