When India speaks, the world listens: Sushma on achievements in 2 years

June 19, 2016 15:19

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is holding a press conference to highlight the achievements of her ministry.

-- PM Modi in matter of 10 months covered UAE, Saudi Arab, Iran and Qatar successful for better economic ties

-- There are 65 countries remaining to be reached out to with personal visits, which we will complete by December 2016. We have decided and with help of state governments and Cabinet ministers to reach out to almost all countries in the world

-- Our ties with all the nations of SAARC have improved

-- We envisage growth in FDI and Skill India programs through various foreign visits,have move forward with various nations in nuclear agreements. Through the foreign visits govt has managed to secure investments of $55 billion.

-- Because of PM's interaction with Indian diaspora in the world, self-confidence in Indian diaspora has increased

-- I might not be able to get a refrigerator fixed but I can help save Indians stranded abroad

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