NEW DELHI: India is a wealth of talent and its economic growth is fueled by a combination of traditional industries and startups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
Addressing the 2020 Dubai Expo which started earlier today, the Prime Minister noted that India is a land of opportunity.
“India is a mine of talent. Our country is making a lot of progress in the world of technology, research and innovation, ”he said.
He further added that India offers you maximum growth in scale, growth in ambition and growth in results.
“Come to India and be part of our growth story,” the Prime Minister noted.
In a tweet before the speech, Modi pointed out that the theme of the India pavilion at the Expo was “Openness, Opportunity, Growth” – principles to which India is committed.

The India Pavilion was inaugurated by Minister of Trade and Industry Piyush Goyal.

Coinciding with India’s celebrations of Amrit Mahotsav’s 75 years of independence, Dubai Expo 2020 is an important platform for India to showcase its vibrant culture and tremendous growth opportunities for the next six months.
Expo 2020 was originally scheduled to be held last year, but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed it back for a year.
After eight years of planning and billions of dollars in spending, the Middle East’s first world fair opened in Dubai on Friday, in hopes that the months-long extravaganza will grab both visitors and the attention of the the whole world on this desert that has become a dream landscape.
(With contributions from agencies)