The Chief Minister's Office said in a statement that Sawant congratulated PM Modi on taking oath as the country's Prime Minister for the third consecutive time and wished him all the best for a successful tenure.

Sawant also met Home Minister Amit Shah and met Union Health Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda; Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari; Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during their visit to Delhi.

The Goa CM said that during his conversation with the Prime Minister, he sought PM Modi's guidance and support for a 'Developed Goa' under the ambitious vision of Developed India 2047.

Sawant also said that he discussed various issues related to hosting the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India 2024 with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav.