10 Takeaways from Modi’s Speech in Russia at the Economic Forum

10 Takeaways from Modi’s Speech in Russia at the Economic Forum
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in St Petersburg, Russia, on 2 June 2017. (Photo: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wrapping up his Russia visit on a high, reaffirmed India's commitment to reducing carbon emission under the Paris Climate Change accord, as he invited global businesses to invest in the world's fastest growing economy, saying “sky is the limit” for them.

In a speech at an economic forum, and in a subsequent question-and-answer session held at St Petersburg, Russia, Modi made his case forcefully to frequent applause, as he touched on subjects as diverse as relations with China, terrorism, Donald Trump, the Vedas, and the power of youth.

Here are the ten takeaways from Modi's address at the economic forum:

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