Work hard, take people along, Modi to IAS officers

The two sides are likely to sign a number of MoUs. “You should make the maximum of these 10 years, make this the foundation of the next 20-25 years so you can contribute”, Modi told the officers.

“From securing a sustainable water supply to providing clean energy, this research is advancing scientific capabilities in both countries and helping to improve the lives of millions around the world”, Johnson added. Development in harmony with nature is the goal of my proposal to launch, along with the French President Francois Hollande, an alliance of solar-rich countries at the time of COP-21 meeting (in Paris later this month)’, Modi said.

New Delhi, Tensions and struggles do not bring change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he asked the young IAS officers to bring about positive change that will benefit the nation.

“India’s partnership with ASEAN nations has gathered vast momentum over the years… we want to further scale up our trade and economic ties”.

Modi will be in Singapore on November 23-24 on a bilateral visit, during which he is also expected to sign an enhanced defence cooperation pact, along with other MoUs on cyber security, culture and training on urban management and the like.

In his intervention at the G20 Summit, Modi said the meeting is being held under “the tragic shadow of terrible acts of terrorism” and leaders are “united by a sense shock, pain and outrage”. “The importance India attaches to ties with Singapore is vast”. His outreach to the Indian diaspora also signalled the increasing power of the British-Indian community in United Kingdom politics.

In London, the Indian prime minister addressed 60,000 people at the Wembley Stadium. On the ambitious Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project, especially with regard to exchange of information on cross border tax rulings, it said “we strongly urge the timely implementation of the project and encourage all countries and jurisdictions, including developing ones, to participate”.

Giving a pep talk to the young officers, Modi said they can bring about a “big change” through hard work and sincerity as he noted that they would be working in one-fifth of the country’s districts over the next 10 years.

“Singapore’s success is indeed noteworthy. My visit to Singapore will focus on these key areas of India-Singapore cooperation”, he said.

He said India is promoting growth and investing in skills to create employment for the youth. He will also pay homage at the INA Memorial Marker at Esplanade Park. The official said that the US President hailed India ” s economic growth under Modi ” s leadership.