Indian President addresses Benin National Assembly |
Addressing the National Assembly of Benin in Porto Novo on Monday, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind said, India is emerging as a key driver in global growth with the GDP of 2.6 trillion US Dollar, which is set to double in 7 years. Reiterating Modi government`s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwaas`, the President said, India`s vision is not limited to its domestic agenda, but it purposefully guides the external engagement as well. He said as India`s economy grows, so will its external engagement and in this matrix, countries in Africa will continue to play a prominent role, as India`s trusted partners and stakeholders in its prosperity. The President said that India is committed to support Benin`s growth and development. He expressed happiness on implementation of the 42.6 million US Dollar`s Line of Credit for up-gradation of water supply schemes in 103 villages in Benin. President Kovind also thanked Benin President for his support for India`s candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council. He announced fresh Line of Credit worth 100 million US Dollars for developmental projects in Benin. India and Benin also signed four MoUs on education, health and e-visa facilities.
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