Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Indian diaspora in Paris that India is shaping the future rather than just preparing for it.
The address serves as a strategic effort to showcase India's economic and infrastructural progress while strengthening bilateral relations between India and France.
Speaking to the community, Modi said, "India is not just preparing for the future, it is shaping it." He said the country is emerging as a trusted partner for nations seeking stable supply chains and reliable cooperation.
Modi highlighted the growth of the nation's infrastructure and economy over the last decade. He said India's development indicators, including GDP, airports, universities, and highway construction, have doubled during his 12-year tenure [1].
Reports on the exact timing of the event vary. Some sources state Modi arrived and addressed the diaspora on Monday, June 17, while others report the event occurred on Thursday, June 18 [2, 3].
The Prime Minister used the gathering to project India's rising global influence. He said, "Countries today are looking for reliable partners and stable supply chains, and India is emerging as a trusted partner."
This visit to France includes a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron to further diplomatic and strategic ties between the two nations [4].
“"India is not just preparing for the future, it is shaping it."”
By emphasizing doubled development indicators and the role of a 'trusted partner,' Modi is positioning India as a viable global alternative for manufacturing and investment. This rhetoric targets the diaspora to build soft power and signals to European leaders that India's domestic growth is scalable for international strategic partnerships.
