Jammu, June 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the event's return to India after 42 years.

Welcoming global aviation leaders, Modi highlighted India's transformative journey, stating that India has emerged as a confident, innovative, and policy-driven nation shaping the future of aviation. "India is not just a vast market; it's a hub of innovation, policy leadership, and inclusivity," he said.

Modi underlined India's achievements in civil aviation, noting it is now the third-largest domestic market globally. He credited initiatives like UDAN for enabling over 1...