How PM Modi’s Foreign Visits Have Boosted India’s Global Image and InfluencePM Modi’s Diplomatic .
By, Harshadkr. Arun Salve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited several foreign countries since 2014 to strengthen India's diplomatic and economic ties with the world. According to the government, the expenses on his foreign visits are met from the budget of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and include the cost of chartered flights, maintenance of aircraft and hotline facilities. The total expenditure on his foreign visits from June 2014 to December 2018 was over Rs 2,021 crore², while the expenditure from January 2019 to December 2021 was Rs 517.82 crore⁴. The government has also claimed that the foreign visits have resulted in increased Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) inflows to India, which grew from USD 30,930.5 million in 2014, to USD 43478.27 million in 2017¹. Some of the countries that PM Modi visited recently and that now figure among the top 10 countries from where India has received the maximum FDI inflows are Singapore, Japan, USA, UK, Germany, France, China and UAE¹. PM Modi's recent foreign visits have also focused on addressing global issues such as climate change, terrorism, pandemic and regional security³.
Adding some more details about achievements of PM Modi's during his foreign visit here are some more examples:
Sure, I can add some more details about PM Modi's achievements during his foreign visits. Here are some examples:
1. PM Modi has received several international awards and honours for his leadership and contribution to global peace and development, such as the Seoul Peace Prize in 2018¹, the Order of Zayed in 2019, the Legion of Merit in 2020 and the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2021.
2. PM Modi has participated in various multilateral summits and forums, such as the BRICS, G20, ASEAN, SCO, SAARC and Quad, to promote India's interests and cooperation on issues such as trade, security, climate change and health.
-3. PM Modi has forged strategic partnerships and enhanced defence and economic ties with key countries such as the US, Japan, France, Germany, UK, Russia, China and UAE. He has also initiated several flagship initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India, Startup India and Skill India to attract foreign investments and technology.
4. PM Modi has also reached out to the Indian diaspora and cultural communities across the world, such as the Jewish community in Israel, the Buddhist community in Japan and Sri Lanka, the Sikh community in Canada and UK, and the Hindu community in Nepal and Mauritius. He has also addressed large gatherings of Indians at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York, Wembley Stadium in London and Dubai Cricket Stadium in UAE.
5. PM Modi has also focused on enhancing India's soft power and cultural diplomacy by promoting yoga, Ayurveda, Bollywood and Indian cuisine. He has also launched initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the International Day of Yoga to showcase India's leadership and innovation.
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