Will Continue To Contribute To African Nations' Economic Development, Stability, Security: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has been contributing to the economic and social development, stability and security of all African countries, and will continue to do so.

PM Modi said that the countries of the global south are bearing the brunt of global uncertainties and tensions. India has considered it its responsibility to place the priorities and concerns of the countries of the global south on the world stage. 

India has given high priority to Africa in these efforts. "We are proud that the G-20, under India's chairmanship, made the African Union a permanent member," he added. He also said, “It is our resolve to build a developed India by 2047. Our commitment is that no section of society should be left behind in the country's development journey. This is also important in the context of international cooperation.”

Talking about the rise of digital technology, PM Modi stated that the twenty-first century is the century of technology. There is hardly any aspect of human life that is deprived of the influence of technology. While on the one hand, technology gives the courage to take man to the moon, on the other hand, it also creates challenges like cyber security.

“We have to collectively ensure that the benefits of technology reach all sections of society, to realize the potential of every person in the society, to help in removing social inequalities, and expand human powers instead of limiting them. This should not only be our desire, but our responsibility,” he mentioned.

He asserted, “We have to convert monopoly in technology into mass usage. We have to make technology creative, not destructive. Only then will we be able to lay the foundation of an inclusive society? India is striving for a better future through its human-centric approach.”

India is among the first few countries to formulate a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence. Based on this strategy, this year India has started AI Mission. It is derived from the mantra "AI for All” . As a founding member and lead chair of the global partnership for AI, we are promoting cooperation among all countries. 

During the G-20 Summit hosted by India last year, India emphasised the importance of international governance in the field of AI In the time to come, “We will continue to work together with all countries to make AI transparent, fair, secure, accessible and responsible,” he said.