NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the United Nations’ landmark Summit of the Future on Monday, highlighted the importance of collective strength over conflict in shaping the future of humanity. Speaking to global leaders at the summit, PM Modi stressed that a “human-centric approach” must be the highest priority as the international community contemplates the path forward.
“Success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not on the battlefield,” PM Modi said, notably refraining from mentioning any specific global conflicts, highlighting the need for peace and cooperation.
PM Modi also pointed to sustainable development as a critical focus, saying that ensuring human welfare, along with food and health security, is essential. He highlighted India’s success in poverty alleviation, noting that the country has lifted 250 million people out of poverty, a testament to the potential of sustainable development.
“By lifting 250 million people out of poverty in India, we have demonstrated that sustainable development can be successful,” PM Modi said, offering to share India’s experience with the entire Global South. He called on the global community to prioritize similar efforts, highlighting the need for inclusive growth.
In his address, PM Modi also reiterated the urgent need for reforms in global institutions to foster peace and development worldwide, suggesting that outdated structures must evolve to meet contemporary challenges.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the serious threat of terrorism to global peace and security during his speech. He highlighted the emergence of new conflict areas, such as cyber, maritime, and space, and called for global action to match the level of ambition required to tackle these challenges.
PM Modi said, “While on the one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, cyber, maritime and space are emerging as new theatres of conflict. On all these issues, I will stress that global action must match global ambition.”
The Prime Minister also discussed the role of technology in the modern era, highlighting the need for balanced regulation to ensure its safe and responsible use. He expressed India’s willingness to share its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the global good, emphasizing that DPI should serve as a bridge rather than a barrier.
“For safe and responsible use of technology, balance regulation is needed. We want such global digital governance in which sovereignty and integrity remain intact,” PM added.
At the UN Summit of the Future, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future, which encompasses a wide range of critical issues, including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender equality, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance. The Pact also includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations, demonstrating the international community’s commitment to addressing the challenges of the present and ensuring a better future for all.
Ahead of the summit, as part of his three-day visit to the United States, PM Modi met with leading industry figures to discuss India’s potential as a global partner in business and innovation. During a roundtable with top CEOs from the tech sector in New York, the Prime Minister assured business leaders of India’s commitment to protecting intellectual property and fostering technological innovation, signaling the country’s readiness to engage more deeply with the international business community.
“Success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not on the battlefield,” PM Modi said, notably refraining from mentioning any specific global conflicts, highlighting the need for peace and cooperation.
PM Modi also pointed to sustainable development as a critical focus, saying that ensuring human welfare, along with food and health security, is essential. He highlighted India’s success in poverty alleviation, noting that the country has lifted 250 million people out of poverty, a testament to the potential of sustainable development.
“By lifting 250 million people out of poverty in India, we have demonstrated that sustainable development can be successful,” PM Modi said, offering to share India’s experience with the entire Global South. He called on the global community to prioritize similar efforts, highlighting the need for inclusive growth.
In his address, PM Modi also reiterated the urgent need for reforms in global institutions to foster peace and development worldwide, suggesting that outdated structures must evolve to meet contemporary challenges.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the serious threat of terrorism to global peace and security during his speech. He highlighted the emergence of new conflict areas, such as cyber, maritime, and space, and called for global action to match the level of ambition required to tackle these challenges.
PM Modi said, “While on the one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, cyber, maritime and space are emerging as new theatres of conflict. On all these issues, I will stress that global action must match global ambition.”
The Prime Minister also discussed the role of technology in the modern era, highlighting the need for balanced regulation to ensure its safe and responsible use. He expressed India’s willingness to share its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the global good, emphasizing that DPI should serve as a bridge rather than a barrier.
“For safe and responsible use of technology, balance regulation is needed. We want such global digital governance in which sovereignty and integrity remain intact,” PM added.
At the UN Summit of the Future, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future, which encompasses a wide range of critical issues, including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender equality, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance. The Pact also includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations, demonstrating the international community’s commitment to addressing the challenges of the present and ensuring a better future for all.
Ahead of the summit, as part of his three-day visit to the United States, PM Modi met with leading industry figures to discuss India’s potential as a global partner in business and innovation. During a roundtable with top CEOs from the tech sector in New York, the Prime Minister assured business leaders of India’s commitment to protecting intellectual property and fostering technological innovation, signaling the country’s readiness to engage more deeply with the international business community.