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Want to see vibrant India in addition to Gujarat: World Bank Chairman
Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (IBNS): World Bank Chairman Jim Yong Kim on Sunday addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Summit and said he wants to see a "vibrant India" rapidly eradicating poverty.
"Rapid progress essential for eradicating poverty. We want to see a vibrant India in addition to a vibrant Gujarat," Kim said during his address.
He also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his focus on inclusive growth.
"There should be increasing access to healthcare and education to improve human capital," the World Bank Chairman said.
"World Bank and Indian government to partner on various issues," he asserted.
He hoped India can be a leader in guiding world leaders to the end of poverty.
The three-day summit is being held amid tight security as several world leaders are attending the event.
The inauguration ceremony in being attended by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, US Secretary of State John Kerry and 50 CEOs of top Indian as well as international companies.
Several ministers from Europe, Japan, Australia and Canada and over 50 CEOs of top Indian as well as international companies are also participating in the summit.
The summit is a day three-day affair and will conclude on Jan 13.
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