GLOBAL INDIAN | QUOTES

When the German foreign minister met me, I said Germany needs 90,000 Indian workers every year. He said, ‘No, no, we need far more.’

India’s rise is not just about growth, it’s about growing together! … India doesn’t rise at the world’s expense. India rises with the world, for the world!

Of course there will be times and points of disagreement, but on the core issues that define the national interest of both India and the United States, the alignment between our countries is extraordinary, especially for two countries of this size.

More than a middle power, in a way, we are powers in the middle. What would really define a middle power? To use the Prime Minister’s words, the countries who have the power to empower.

Canada and India have enormous potential to shape a more prosperous future, together. Nearly 80 years of diplomatic ties have been enriched by generations of families, students and entrepreneurs who have brought our countries closer.

India is one of the top 10 leading emerging-market performers on AI readiness. Harnessing AI as a development tool – not just a technology – could be one of the most powerful levers India has in order to boost productivity and improve public services.