Reference News Network September 21 report - According to the Russia Today website on September 21, Indian Prime Minister Modi said that India's real enemy is not any country, but dependence on foreign countries.
Modi made a speech in Gujarat, stating that India is "moving forward with the attitude of being a global friend," and has no major adversaries.
He said, "In a real sense, if we have enemies, it is dependence on other countries."
Modi emphasized that India must be self-reliant to achieve prosperity and ensure "peace and stability." He called for increasing domestic production and reducing reliance on the outside world.
He said, "If we let others dictate us, our dignity will also be hurt... we cannot take the future of our descendants for granted."
Modi specifically mentioned the maritime field, urging the revival of the domestic shipbuilding and high-tech industries. He pointed out that 50 years ago, ships built in India accounted for 40% of the country's overseas trade, while now this proportion is only 5%.
He said that India pays large amounts of money to foreign shipping companies each year, comparable to India's defense budget. He also pointed out that this dependence has caused significant losses.
Modi said, "Whether it is chips or ships, we need to manufacture them within India." (Translated by Tu Qi)
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