The time has come for global institutions to accept the importance of a global framework for digital technology and guidelines for international governance, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister reiterated the importance of establishing a global framework for digital technology. He emphasised that this topic was raised by India during its G-20 Presidency and urged global institutions to recognize its significance for global governance.
“The time has come for global institutions to accept the importance of global governance," PM Modi stated.
Stressing the need to create ‘Do’s and Don'ts’ for technology on the global level, the Prime Minister highlighted the borderless nature of digital tools and applications and urged for international collaboration in combating cyber threats and collective action by global institutions.
He drew parallels with the aviation sector which already has well-established frameworks.
PM Modi called upon the WTSA to take a proactive role in creating a secure digital ecosystem and safe channel for telecommunication. “In an interconnected world, security cannot be an afterthought. India's Data Protection Act and National Cyber Security Strategy reflect our commitment to building a safe digital environment," he noted.
The Prime Minister urged the members of the assembly to create standards that are inclusive, secure, and adaptable to future challenges, including ethical AI and data privacy standards that respect the diversity of nations.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need for a human-centric dimension to the ongoing technological revolution, calling for responsible and sustainable innovation. He said that the standards set today will determine the direction of the future, stressing that principles of security, dignity and equity should be at the centre of our discussions.
He said that the goal should be that no country, no region and no community is left behind in this digital transformation and underscored the need for innovation balanced with inclusion. He urged to ensure that the future is technically strong as well as ethically sound with innovation as well as inclusion.
