‘Humanity facing many major challenges’: PM Modi calls for ‘swift change’ in conditions amid global challenges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed global challenges during his visit to the Netherlands, emphasizing the need for swift changes to prevent further crises. He described the current decade as a period of compounding catastrophes, including the pandemic and ongoing conflicts. Modi also highlighted India's role in fostering resilient supply chains amid these challenges.
- ▪PM Modi warned that the world is facing many major challenges, including an energy crisis and ongoing conflicts.
- ▪He described the current decade as a period of compounding catastrophe, with the potential to undo past achievements.
- ▪Modi called for voluntary austerity measures in India, urging citizens to conserve fuel and reduce unnecessary expenditures.
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‘Humanity facing many major challenges’: PM Modi calls for ‘swift change’ in conditions amid global challengesIn light of ongoing conflicts, particularly after the US and Israel's attacks on Iran, Modi described the present decade as a period of compounding catastrophe.Updated on: May 17, 2026 10:40 AM ISTWritten by Shivam Pratap SinghShare viaCopy link Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India’s role in the world’s success, but also warned of the challenges humanity faces “one after the other”.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks at the historical artefacts that University Leiden returned to India, during his two-day visit to the Netherlands, in The Hague, Netherlands, May 16, 2026.
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