Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, said India has moved to the centre of the global stage, citing recently concluded trade agreements with the United States and the European Union as evidence of the country’s growing economic and strategic influence.
Addressing NDA Members of Parliament during a closed-door parliamentary party meeting, the Prime Minister described India’s global rise as one of the most significant developments of the century. He said India has demonstrated decisive leadership during periods of global uncertainty, including the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical disruptions.
Referring to the trade deals with the US and the EU, Modi said the agreements reflected a clear global shift towards India. He noted that these partnerships underscored international confidence in India’s economy and its expanding role in shaping the emerging world order.
