Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

'Social and political tensions could increase'

'An estimated 90 million people in the developing world are likely to be pushed below the poverty line. Lower revenues will also lead to lower levels of expenditure on rural infrastructure, health and education. This will not only hurt future growth, but also delay achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.' Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh, September 25.

Partnership with Afghanistan is multi-dimensional

Following is the text of the prime minister's address on the occasion of the 2nd Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan.

PM on the G8 summit