Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Asia’s largest aero show, Aero India 2023, in Bengaluru. The 14th edition of the event will display indigenous equipment and technologies to forge partnerships with foreign companies.
Spanning over five days, the aero show, on the theme ‘The runway to a billion opportunities’, will witness the participation of 98 countries, the Defence Ministers of 32 countries, Air Chiefs of 29 countries and 73 Chief Executive Officers of global and Indian original equipment manufacturer
Nearly 809 companies will showcase the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities during the five-day event which is expected to be attended by around five lakh visitors.
Here are PM Modi’s top quotes from Aero India 2023:
1. The sky of Bengaluru is becoming a witness to the capability of New India. Bengaluru’s sky is giving a testimony that the new height is the truth of New India. Today, the nation is touching new heights and even crossing it.
2. Aero India is an example of the expanding capabilities of India. The presence of around 100 nations here shows that the trust of the world in India has increased.
3. Aero India reflects new approach of new India. There was a time when it was considered just a show. In the past few years, the nation has changed this perception. Today, it’s not just a show but also India’s strength. It focuses on scope of Indian defence industry and self-confidence.
4. Our successes today are proof of India’s potential. Tejas aircraft is example of it.
5. New India of 21st century will neither miss any opportunity nor will there be any shortage in its hardwork.
6. India today is not only a market but also potential defence partner for so many countries.
7. More than 700 exhibitors from India and the world are participating. It has broken all the past records.
8. Today, Aero India is not only a show, but also reflection of India’s self confidence.