June 15th 2024.
During the 50th G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all member countries to come together and address some of the most pressing issues that the world is currently facing. He emphasized the need for a human-centric approach towards artificial intelligence and called for a 'green era' to be created.
PM Modi expressed his satisfaction at attending the Summit after being re-elected in the largest democratic exercise in history. He stressed the importance of a human-centric approach in the success of technology and shared India's success in using digital technology for public service delivery. He also mentioned that India is one of the first countries to have a national strategy for AI, which was launched earlier this year.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of international governance in the field of AI, as emphasized during the G20 Summit hosted by India last year. He stated that India will continue to work with other countries to make AI transparent, fair, secure, accessible, and responsible.
PM Modi spoke about India's AI Mission, which is based on the principle of 'AI for All', focusing on the progress and well-being of all individuals. He also mentioned India's role as a founding member of the Global Partnership for AI, emphasizing the country's commitment towards international collaboration.
The Prime Minister also discussed India's energy transition pathway, which is based on ensuring availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability of energy. He mentioned India's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 and highlighted the country's efforts through initiatives like Mission LiFE and the tree plantation campaign 'Plant4Mother' launched on World Environment Day. He called for the global community to join this campaign and make it a mass movement with a personal touch and global responsibility.
PM Modi also urged for the concerns of the Global South, particularly Africa, to be given priority on the world stage. He mentioned India's efforts towards this, including the admission of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 during India's presidency.
French President Emmanuel Macron also praised PM Modi's initiatives on AI and Digital Public Infrastructure. In conclusion, PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment towards contributing to the economic and social development, stability, and security of all countries in Africa.
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