We should put more money in health. We should put more money in devising credible social safety nets for the poor.

I have always believed that the ultimate purpose of economic policies and development policy is to meet the basic needs of our people. And for that, we need a fast-expanding economy.

China is very important. The future growth of China, China's influence is bound to rise.

India happens to be a rich country inhabited by very poor people.

I believe all societies, all thriving societies of the future are going to be multicultural societies.

I think the Chinese do have visions of being a great power. And I think it's legitimate. And I don't see that that's a danger to us.

There may be a difference of the pace at which India moves, but there should be no doubt whatsoever about the direction in which India is going to move in years to come.