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January 12, 2013 | 09:50 IST
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Gujarat’s contribution will be instrumental in strengthening relationship between India-Canada: Mr.Stephen Harper
The Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Stephen Harper, has written a letter to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and extended well-wishes for the glowing success of Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors’ Summit (VGGIS) -2013. Canada is also a country partner to VGGIS-2013.
Expressing his desire to strengthen and expand the relationship with India Mr.Harper said that Gujarat has created an opportunity through VGGIS to strengthen the trade ties and relationship between the people of two nations.
Describing Gujarat as the best progressive and industrial state in India which is also blessed with globally-acknowledged entrepreneurial skill of its people, Canadian Prime Minister said that Canada holds Gujarat as its important partner. Gujarat has a strategic benefit of its geographic location. Gujarat also has a credible economy besides multilingual manpower. Canada has opened up a trade office, which will be instrumental in creating more business opportunities between the people of Gujarat and Canada, he said.
On behalf of Canadian government Mr.Stephen Harper thanked Mr.Modi for his contribution in strengthening relationship between Canada and India.
While building a healthy planet, let us ensure that no one is left behind: PM Modi at World Health Assembly
May 20, 2025
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The theme of the World Health Assembly this year is ‘One World for Health’, It resonates with India’s vision for global health: PM
The future of a healthy world depends on inclusion, integrated vision and collaboration: PM
The health of the world depends on how well we care for the most vulnerable: PM
The Global South is particularly impacted by health challenges, India’s approach offers replicable, scalable and sustainable models: PM
In June, the 11th International Day of Yoga is coming up, This year, the theme is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’: PM
While building a healthy planet, let us ensure that no one is left behind: PM
Excellencies and Delegates,Namaste. Warm greetings to everyone at the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly.
Friends,
The theme of the World Health Assembly this year is ‘One World for Health’. It resonates with India’s vision for global health. When I addressed this gathering in 2023, I had spoken about ‘One Earth, One Health’. The future of a healthy world depends on inclusion, integrated vision and collaboration.
Friends,
Inclusion is at the core of India’s health reforms. We run Ayushman Bharat, the world’s largest health insurance scheme. It covers 580 million people and provides free treatment. This programme was recently extended to cover all Indians above the age of 70 years. We have a network of thousands of health and wellness centres. They screen and detect diseases such as cancer, diabetes and hypertension. Thousands of public pharmacies provide high-quality medicines at far less than the market price.
Friends,
Technology is an important catalyst to improve health outcomes. We have a digital platform to track vaccination of pregnant women and children. Millions of people have a unique digital health identity. It is helping us integrate benefits, insurance, records and information. With telemedicine, nobody is too far from a doctor. Our free telemedicine service has enabled over 340 million consultations.
Friends,
Due to our initiatives, there has been a heartening development. The Out-of-Pocket Expenditure as percentage of Total Health Expenditure has fallen significantly. At the same time, Government Health Expenditure has gone up considerably.
Friends,
The health of the world depends on how well we care for the most vulnerable. The Global South is particularly impacted by health challenges. India’s approach offers replicable, scalable and sustainable models. We would be happy to share our learnings and best practices with the world, especially the Global South.
Friends,
In June, the 11th International Day of Yoga is coming up. This year, the theme is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’. Being from the nation which gave Yoga to the world, I invite all countries to participate.
Friends,
I congratulate the WHO and all member states on the successful negotiations of the INB treaty. It is a shared commitment to fight future pandemics with greater cooperation. While building a healthy planet, let us ensure that no one is left behind. Let me close with a timeless prayer from the Vedas. सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः। सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखभाग्भवेत्॥ Thousands of years ago, our sages prayed that everyone should be healthy, happy and free from disease. May this vision unite the world.
