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Speaking at the Global Maritime Leaders Summit, he said, “India’s maritime sector is in a very strong position and moving ahead very fast.”
PM Modi speaks at the maritime summit. (ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India’s maritime sector is in a strong position and progressing rapidly, calling it one of the key drivers of the country’s growth.
Speaking at the Global Maritime CEO Forum, he said, “India’s maritime sector is in a very strong position and moving ahead very fast.”
Showcasing India as a reliable trade partner, PM Modi said: “When global seas are rough, the world looks for a steady lighthouse. India can become that steady lighthouse.”
Modi said the event had evolved into a truly global platform, bringing together representatives from over 85 nations. “This summit has become a global event. More than 85 nations are taking part, which is a big message to the whole world,” he said, adding that the “synergy and energy of India’s maritime sector has grown stronger because of this summit.”
#WATCH | Mumbai: Addressing the Maritime Leaders’ Conclave, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “This event began in 2016, and it is a matter of great pride for all of us that today this summit has become a global event. The participation of more than 85 countries from around the… pic.twitter.com/5T5g9U7Yt9— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2025
Highlighting the sector’s transformation over the past decade, the Prime Minister said India’s ports and trade infrastructure had witnessed significant improvements. “The maritime sector is driving India’s growth. Over the last decade, it has transformed significantly, boosting trade and port infrastructure,” he said.
Modi also noted that the government had introduced “next-generation reforms” to strengthen the sector and modernise its legal framework. “We have replaced over a century-old colonial shipping laws with modern, futuristic laws suited for the 21st century,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that India’s ports are now counted among the most efficient in the developing world. He added, “In many aspects, they are performing even better than those in the developed world.”
The Global Maritime CEO Forum, the flagship event of India Maritime Week 2025, brought together global maritime CEOs, major investors, policymakers, innovators, and international partners to discuss the future of the global maritime ecosystem.
The forum will act as a key platform for dialogue on sustainable maritime growth, resilient supply chains, green shipping, and strategies for an inclusive blue economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation highlights his commitment to an ambitious, future-focused maritime transformation aligned with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
The long-term vision is anchored on four strategic pillars, port-led development, shipping and shipbuilding, seamless logistics, and maritime skill-building, aimed at positioning India among the world’s leading maritime powers.
India Maritime Week 2025 serves as the government’s premier global platform to translate this vision into action, engaging leading stakeholders across shipping, ports, shipbuilding, cruise tourism, and blue economy finance.
Scheduled to be held from October 27 to 31, 2025, under the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision,” IMW 2025 will showcase India’s roadmap to emerge as a global maritime hub and a leader in the blue economy.
The event saw participation from over 85 countries, featuring more than 1,00,000 delegates, 500 exhibitors, and 350 international speakers.
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