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Re-scripting India-Saudi business story: Modi targets enhanced Saudi investment

April 3, 2016April 3, 2016 - by Manish Chand

It was a morning of business for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Riyadh, pitching the India Story and showcasing new opportunities unleashed by the world’s fastest growing economy.

Human Bonding in Riyadh, Modi-style: Sharing, selfies and eating together

April 2, 2016April 3, 2016 - by Manish Chand

It was the Modi diaspora connect show, albeit with a difference. The usual glitz and song-and-dance spectacular was missing; but the rhetoric was soaring and inspirational as Prime Minister Narendra Modi chatted casually with Indian workers, shared food, heard them out, showered praise on them, and let them take selfies with him.

Modi in Riyadh: India eyes Saudi Arabia’s new $2 trillion public fund

April 2, 2016April 2, 2016 - by Manish Chand

In a game-changing move, Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude supplier and the Gulf’s most powerful economy, has unveiled plans to create a $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund.

China blocks India’s move to ban JeM chief Masood Azhar at UN

April 2, 2016April 2, 2016 - by India Writes Network

India has registered a strong protest against China after it has blocked India’s bid at the UN to ban Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, the mastermind of the Pathankot terror …

Riyadh Calling: Modi visit to script 2.0 India-Gulf ties

April 1, 2016April 2, 2016 - by Manish Chand

Spiritual home of Islam and the energy powerhouse in the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia has rolled out the red carpet to welcome India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his first visit to the country that will cohere New Delhi’s ‘Think West’ policy and Riyadh’s Act East policy to spawn a new strategic vision for this crucial partnership.

State actors working with terrorists biggest risk, says Modi

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Taking a tough stand on stand on terrorism, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there will be no deterrence against nuclear terrorism without prevention and prosecution of terror acts.

India has important role in stewardship of nuclear weapons: Kerry

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Hailing India for securing its nuclear material, the US said that India has a very important role to play in securing nuclear weapons and nuclear materials.

India, EU to foster cooperation in security, human rights

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 - by India Writes Network

In the wake of recent terror attacks in Brussels and growing number of refugees entering the EU, cooperation in human rights and security was a key focus area in the India-EU summit held on March 30 in Brussels. The summit was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Stronger together, India, EU to jointly combat terror, focus on reviving FTA

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 - by India Writes Network

India and the 28-nation European Union have resolved to step up their counter-terror cooperation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlining solidarity with Belgium in the wake of the recent terror attacks, and making it clear that India will never bow to terrorism.

Modi woos Belgian investors to expand ties with India beyond diamonds

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 - by India Writes Network

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his maiden visit to Brussels stressed on the potential to enhance business cooperation between both countries.