World is looking at India with great respect, blogs PM Modi

The world is looking at India with renewed respect and immense enthusiasm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, a day after he ended a visit to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji. Writing in his blog, Mr Modi also said that the G-20 nations had agreed to battle black money because it "has the potential to destabilise world peace and harmony". Underlining the "historic uniqueness" of his 10-day trip, the Prime Minister said he met a total of 38 world leaders and had 20 bilateral meetings during which he had "frank, comprehensive and fruitful" discussions. "During these bilateral meetings, I noticed one thing that the world is looking at India with renewed respect and immense enthusiasm! I see a global community that is tremendously keen to engage with India." On his first halt in Myanmar, Mr Modi attended the East Asia and the ASEAN summits before getting into bilaterals with Myanmar leaders. He took part in the G-20 Summit in Australia. He then went to Fiji. Mr Modi said that strengthening trade and commerce and drawing industry to India was a central part of the discussions he had during the visit.