On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, alongside UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other dignitaries from around the world. During the event, the Prime Minister conveyed India's standing as a reliable and trustworthy global friend, emphasizing a commitment to people-centric development, global good, and the values of the Global South.
Addressing the audience, Prime Minister Modi outlined India's aspirations for the next 25 years, envisioning the country as a developed nation by its centennial celebration of independence. He referred to this period as India's "Amrit Kaal," highlighting its significance in the nation's transformative journey.
The Vibrant Gujarat Summit, attended by delegates from over 130 countries, featured a warm welcome from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who acknowledged the successful outreach of India's G20 presidency. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani affirmed the company's significant investments in Gujarat, emphasizing its status as a Gujarati company.
Prominent figures present at the summit included Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, and President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta, among others. The event, marked as the largest gathering in its biennial history, hosted discussions and conferences on various global themes such as Industry 4.0, Technology and Innovation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Green Hydrogen, Electric Mobility, and Renewable Energy.
International corporations like Microsoft, Nasdaq, Google, and Suzuki participated in the summit, reflecting its global significance. Key Indian executives, including Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, and Natarajan Chandrasekaran, attended the event.
Extensive security measures were implemented, featuring 3-D mapping of venues with drones, decentralized command and control centers, and CCTV cameras at strategic locations. The summit aimed to build on Gujarat's recent foreign investment success, securing around $34 billion between 2019 and 2023, ranking as the third-highest recipient among Indian states during that period.
Prime Minister Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led a grand roadshow on Tuesday, symbolizing the strong ties between the two nations. The three-kilometer roadshow from Ahmedabad Airport to Gandhinagar marked a significant prelude to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
