World Bank reiterates support to India, lauds PM Modi's vision

June 30, 2016 15:57

World Bank president Jim Yong Kim on Thursday expressed his delight over India's progress in recent times courtesy Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to achieve difficult and important targets. Kim, who is presently on a two-day visit to India, lauded Prime Minister Modi's vision. The World Bank president is in India to explore ways to support the government's initiatives on nutrition and renewable energy.

Image: The World Bank president with finance minister Arun Jaitley

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