Modi addresses WEF: India gave world a ‘bouquet of hope’ during pandemic

Addressing the virtual session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos Agenda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the “State of the World” special address, where he hailed India’s accomplishments during the pandemic.

The speech was briefly interrupted after Modi stopped to ask whether he was audible. Then, the WEF president Borge Brende took over to deliver a brief speech commending India for its achievements during the pandemic, including offering vaccines for the world and creating 46 new unicorn companies, as well as its leadership of the International Solar Alliance and India’s pledge at COP26.

In Modi’s speech, he hailed the temperament and talent of the people of India. India administered 160 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses over the last year, and provided food grains to 80 crore people. He said India gave the world a “bouquet of hope”.