Prime Minister Modi addressed the UN's 'Summit of the Future', stressing on human welfare and global peace

New Delhi. While addressing the 'Summit of the Future' organized at the United Nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about giving priority to a human-centric approach while considering global challenges. PM Modi said that in the recently concluded world's largest elections in India, the people have given him a chance to serve the country for the third time, and he has come to take the voice of one-sixth of the world to the UN platform.

In his address, the Prime Minister laid special emphasis on sustainable development and human welfare and said that when we talk about the global future, it is necessary to first adopt a human-centric approach. He said that along with global sustainable development, we will also have to ensure food and health security.

Speaking at Summit of the Future at the @UN.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2024

Gave the example of bringing 25 crore people out of poverty

While discussing India's development model, PM Modi said that India has proved that success can be achieved through sustainable development by lifting 25 crore people out of poverty. He expressed his desire to share this experience with the 'Global South' so that other developing countries can also benefit.

Reforms are necessary for global peace and development

Prime Minister Modi said that reforms in global institutions are necessary. He stressed, “Reform is the key to relevance”. He described the African Union’s permanent membership in the G-20 in New Delhi as an important step in this direction. PM Modi expressed concern about global peace and security and said that while terrorism is a major threat, the possibilities of conflict are also increasing in areas like cyber crime, maritime security, and space. All these issues require global action.

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— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2024

Given the growing importance of the digital age, PM Modi stressed the need for balanced regulation for the safe and responsible use of technology. He said that we need a global digital governance in which the sovereignty and integrity of every nation is maintained. He also said that digital public infrastructure should work as a bridge between countries, not as a barrier.