WEF Davos 2018 highlights: Distinction made between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ terrorist is equally dangerous, says PM Modi

PM Modi will also interact with the members of international business community of the WEF later in the day.

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9.00 pm: PM Modi emplanes for India after taking part in the World Economic Forum in Davos.

7.55 pm: We are in a world where so many are categorized and Davos shows us that we need to connect with people in order to heal the fractures in the world: Shah Rukh Khan

7.50 pm: Khan heaped praise on PM Modi’s keynote address wherein he called on the international community to invest in India. He also praised the Modi-led government’s schemes likes Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao (save and educate girl child) and the efforts to bring in legislation to ban instant triple talaq.

7.40 pm: “Problem stems from the categorisation of women as gender..this categorisation will fall through in some time,” Khan said, while talking about women empowerment.

7.30 pm: Actor Shah Rukh Khan is in conversation with British broadcaster Tania Bryer

An Insight, An Idea with Shah Rukh Khan https://t.co/GNomHomSlI

— World Economic Forum (@wef) January 23, 2018

7.00 pm: PM Modi interacts with the top global CEOs at the International Business Council event.

The world applauds 1.3 bn people of India at the @wef in #Davos appreciating the remarkable transformation in improving the business climate. PM @narendramodi interacting with the top global CEOs at the International Business Council event. #IndiaMeansBusiness pic.twitter.com/AfvfarnKGS

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 23, 2018

6.30 pm: Modi-Trudeau bonhomie on display !

PM @narendramodi met with @CanadianPM Justin Trudeau. Leaders discussed issues of mutual interest. A strategic partnership underpinned by shared values of democracy and pluralism! #IndiaAtDavos pic.twitter.com/b8Fc9dhpEL

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 23, 2018

6.15 pm: PM Narendra Modi also met Queen Maxima of Netherlands on the sidelines of the WEF summit.

PM @narendramodi with Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the sidelines of the @wef in #Davos. The two leaders discussed steps to further strengthen our bilateral relationship. @IndinNederlands pic.twitter.com/VAAlijIIaY

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 23, 2018

5.55 pm: After the Modi-Trudeau meet on the sidelines of WEF summit, Vijay Gokhale, MEA Secretary, Economic Relations, said the Canada PM has been invited to make a state visit to India. “He said he is looking forward to India visit. Canada PM will come with his family, a business delegation and some members of Parliament,” Gokhale was quoted as saying by ANI.

5.25 pm: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also joined the chorus of those praising PM Modi’s keynote address. “It wasn’t speech of a political leader but that of a statesman, a global leader. He also talked about what India is doing. He gave a message that we are here not only to speak but what we speak is transformed into action,” Fadnavis was quoted as saying by ANI.

5.20 pm: Describing PM Modi’s speech as ‘enthusiastic’, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the prime minister talked about how Indian ethos can be a global role model in today’s conflicting times.

5.15 pm: PM Modi met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in Davos. Trudeau is later due to address the Davos crowd, which is gathering in unusually heavy snowfall.

PM Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in #Davos #WorldEconomicForum pic.twitter.com/iosXbvUTtn

— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018

4.50 pm: PM Modi concludes his address at WEF while calling on international community to invest in India.

4.46 pm: Let us create a ‘heaven of freedom’, where there is cooperation and not division, fractures, says PM Modi.

4.45 pm: In India democracy, demography and dynamism are giving shape to development and destiny: PM Modi

4.40 pm: India has been one of the biggest contributors to UN peacekeeping missions: PM Modi.

4.38 pm: In 2014, Indian voters provided complete majority to any political party to form govt at the centre after 30 years. We took the resolution for the development of everyone and not just a specific group. Our motto is ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’: PM Modi

4.35 pm: Stating that India is proud of its democracy and diversity, PM Modi said, “For a society with diverse religions, cultures, languages, attires and cuisines, democracy is not just a political system but a way of living.”

4.32 pm: Many societies and countries are becoming self-centred. It seems that gloabalisation, as opposed to its definition, is shrinking. Such misplaced preferences can’t be considered any lesser threat than terrorism or climate change. We must admit that the shine of globalisation is fading: PM Modi

4.28 pm: PM Modi also emphasised on the importance of renewable energy.

4.25 pm: Terrorism is dangerous. There must be no distinction on the lines of ‘good’ or ‘bad’ terrorism: PM Modi

4.18 pm: PM Modi also delved on the crucial topic of climate change and said, “Climate change is huge threat right now, Snow in the Arctic is melting, many islands are sinking or are about to sink.” Acknowleding that Climate change and terrorism are grave concerns before the world, Modi said everyone is aware of India’s position on menace of terrorism. He also said the care towards the environment is a part of India’s culture.

4.15 pm: Invoking ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (entire world is one family), PM Modi said India has always believed in values of integration and unity. “It is relevant to bridge distances,” Modi adds.

4.10 pm: Stressing on the role of technology, PM Modi said technology is assuming importance in this era and that it is deeply influencing the way we behave, politics and various aspects of our life

4.05 pm: This year the topic here is ‘Creating a shared future in a fractured world’. New powers are changing the balance between Economic & Political strength. This is indicating a change in future of the world. World is facing challenges in maintaining peace, stability & security: PM

4.00 pm: Last time an Indian PM came to Davos was in 1997, when Deve Gowda had come. That time our GDP was little more than 400 billion dollars, now its more than six times: PM Modi

3.55 pm: I am happy to be in Davos to address the WEF. This Summit seems to find solutions to the various problems the world faces. I thank the people and Government of Switzerland for the warm welcome here: PM Modi

3.50 pm: PM Modi has started his keynote address at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting

3.35 pm: PM Modi met President of Switzerland Alain Berset and Professor Klaus Schwab (Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of Switzerland Alain Berset and Professor Klaus Schwab (Executive Chairman of the #WorldEconomicForum) in #Davos pic.twitter.com/CSbmb0HvHx

— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018