PM Modi has broken all records when it comes to foreign visits, making friends, isolating foes and renewing old acquaintances, attracting inward investment of $70 billion. Leading the way is Japan and China with $35 and $20 billion.
Moreover he has succeeded in establishing close commercial relations with France, Germany and transfer of modern technology to India, implementing joint projects helping Modi in his “Make it in India” policy. Surprisingly China has taken the initiative to produce consumer goods, establishing manufacturing hubs, thus reducing huge trade imbalance between two countries.
France will involve in Bullet Train, Japan in Metro, EU in outsourcing Air Bus worth two billion Euros and Israel in arid agriculture, missiles for Indian navy and fighting terrorism to safeguard India’s independence and security. India aims not only to be self-sufficient but major arms exporter to friendly nations.
India now builds most of her naval ships and submarines, tanks and war planes some in joint ventures with Russia. While Modi is globe tottering with punishing schedule visiting 15 countries in 45 days, without a day off, Rahul was sunbathing in Thailand for two months, AWOL.
Australia and Canada will provide valuable fuel for India’s nuclear power stations. The West with China and Russia will support India’s application to be 6th permanent member of UNSC. But if Modi solely concentrates on Foreign Affairs, neglecting Home Front, setback in forthcoming Assembly elections will be detrimental for BJP’s future at the Centre.
Bhupendra M. Gandhi
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