Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Outreach Summit in Italy’s Apulia, covering various issues such as artificial intelligence, net zero, and the Global South. He emphasized the importance of technology for human progress and highlighted India’s efforts in leveraging AI for development, stressing the need for transparency, security, accessibility, and responsibility in AI applications. Here are some notable quotes from his address:
1. Modi emphasized India’s commitment to representing the priorities and concerns of the Global South on the world stage.
2. He urged world leaders to harness technology for creativity rather than destruction and advocated for making the future a ‘Green Era.’
3. Modi expressed satisfaction in attending the G7 summit post his re-election, referring to the Lok Sabha elections as “the largest democratic exercise in the history of humankind.”
4. He praised India’s initiatives in AI, highlighting its national strategy in this field and its emphasis on international governance in AI, as emphasized during last year’s G20 Summit under India’s presidency.
5. Modi reiterated India’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2070, emphasizing principles of energy availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability.
6. He reaffirmed India’s vision for 2047, aiming to build a developed nation while ensuring no section of society is left behind.
7. Modi recalled India’s contribution to making the African Union a permanent member of the G20 and reiterated India’s commitment to Africa’s economic and social development.
Additionally, before his address at the G7 Outreach, Modi held bilateral meetings with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advocating for a human-centric approach to peace amidst ongoing hostilities.