Stalwarts Say
The partnership between our countries (India and US) has been strong for decades and under the leadership of two great leaders and two great friends, President Trump and PM Modi, and rooted in our shared values of peace and freedom, security and prosperity. I am confident that this partnership and friendship between our two nations and our leaders will continue to grow and strengthen
I had a great discussion with Narendra Modi about India's development, the path to Viksit Bharat @ 2047, and exciting advancements in health, agriculture, AI, and other sectors that are creating impact today. It's impressive to see how innovation in India is driving progress locally - and globally.
I think it's a very exciting time... It was back in 1997 when I was the fulltime CEO of Microsoft when first I came here (India). I had already seen that the people we hired from India were amazing and when I came here, I saw that this is a country that invests in infrastructure and education. I thought that this country will be a superpower one day... I didn't think it would be achieved so quickly
I'm a great admirer of your extraordinary achievements as Prime Minister. As you know, in the almost 11 years that you've occupied the Prime Minister's office, you have weathered the Covid storm and still managed to expand India's economy by 50%.
You have lifted 250 million of your countrymen out of poverty and eliminated extreme poverty. And today, India is at the leading edge of technology with massive innovative potential.
You were the first country—the first country—to land on the Moon’s South Pole, and in the process drawing the world's attention to India's extraordinary technological prowess.
I have heard global leaders announce that their country is first. I have not heard of a leader of such a large country saying ‘neighbourhood first’ anywhere in the world at any time in history. It is a wonderful opportunity. I can’t speak for the other neighbouring countries, but for Bhutan, ‘neighbourhood first’ has translated to even deeper friendship between two countries and even more support and assistance from India. It has allowed us to grow our economy, and meet our developmental targets.
Leading a country as big as India—the most populous country in the world—is one of the most difficult jobs. But Excellency, through your leadership and selfless service to 140 crore people, you have earned the love, affection and respect of not only the people of India but also of Bhutan and the entire world.
In you (PM Narendra Modi), I see the manifestation of these three Bodhisattvas – Manjushri, Vajrapani, Avalokiteshvara.
In you, I see the expression of their attributes—wisdom, courage and compassion.
You lead with the profound wisdom to envision the full potential of India.
You lead with the courage to make bold decisions and stand firm in the face of challenges.
Above all, you lead with compassion, always placing the well-being of your people at the heart of your governance.
Your (PM Narendra Modi) leadership has been a beacon of transformation and unprecedented progress. Initiatives like Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, Skill India, Startup India, Swachh Bharat, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, PM Awas Yojana, Gati Shakti, Kisan Samman Nidhi… these are some of your initiatives, your gifts to the nation, that have rescued over 30 crore people from the scourge of poverty and propelled India’s economy to new heights. Under your leadership, India is poised to become Viksit Bharat… And Viksit Bharat—a powerful and prosperous Bharat—will be your legacy, Sir.
