The Prime Minister,
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee today left for Kuala Lumpur to attend
the 13th NAM Summit. Following is the full text of
the departure statement of the Prime Minister:
"I leave today
for Kuala Lumpur to attend the XIII Summit of Non Aligned Movement.
This is an important
stage in the life of the Movement, when it seeks to revitalise
its agenda to meet the demands of the 21st century.
The Non Aligned Movement has a contribution to make in the building
of a multi-polar world order. It has to fashion an effective
economic agenda, which will project the concerns and protect
the interests of developing countries in the face of globalisation.
In Kuala Lumpur,
we shall be discussing these subjects as well as the political
developments in the world today. I hope the collective wisdom
of the members of the Non Aligned Movement will result in a
clear articulation of developing country perspectives on important
issues of the day.
As is customary
on such visits, I will take the opportunity to meet a number
of other world leaders to exchange views with them on bilateral
and multilateral matters. This would, of course, include our
host, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia.
I would be addressing
the NAM Business Forum on South-South Cooperation. I am happy
that a large Indian business delegation will be participating
in the Forum".
