Prime Minister Modi of India addressed the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations.
New York, September 23, 2924 — Prime Minister Modi spoke at the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations in New York today.
The Summit’s theme is ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow,’ and many world leaders are participating.
In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s vision for shaping a sustainable world for future generations. He noted that he was speaking at the Summit on behalf of one-sixth of humanity, which seeks global peace, development, and prosperity. Calling for the importance of a human-centric approach in our collective quest for a bright international future, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s success in scaling sustainable development initiatives. He noted that the country had lifted 250 million people out of poverty in the last decade. Expressing solidarity with countries of the Global South, Mr. Modi emphasized that India was privileged to share its development experience with them. He called for balanced regulations to promote safe and responsible use of technology, noting that India is open to sharing its digital public infrastructure for the greater public good. He also underlined India’s commitment to “One Earth, One Family, One Future” as a guiding principle.
The Prime Minister emphasized the urgent need for reform of global governance institutions, including the UN Security Council, to match global ambition with global action.
The Summit concluded by adopting an outcome document: A Pact for the Future, along with two annexes: Global Digital Compact and A Declaration on Future Generations.
Source: Prime Minister’s Office
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