Amid an air of despondency over the failure of UN and the multilateral system in meeting global challenges, notably the ongoing conflicts, PM Modi on Monday once again stressed the need for "reforms in global institutions", saying these are essential for worldwide peace and development.
While he did not mention Gaza or Ukraine in his speech, Modi said the "success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not in the battlefield".
Addressing UN's 'Summit of the Future' in New York, the PM said "reform is the key to relevance", adding, "Permanent membership of the G20 for African Union at the summit in Delhi was an important step in this direction."
As he highlighted India's record in pulling people out of poverty, and its readiness to share the experience with Global South, Modi said a human-centric approach must be accorded highest priority in any deliberation on global future.
Digital public infra should be a bridge, not a barrier: PM at UN
While prioritising sustainable development , PM Modi said the global community must ensure human welfare and food and health security.
Modi also raised the issue of terrorism in his address, saying while on the one hand the menace posed a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other, areas like 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," said the PM.
Modi emphasised the need for balanced regulation at the global level for the safe and responsible use of technology, saying the world needs global digital governance which ensures that national sovereignty and integrity are upheld.
The PM said that digital public infrastructure should be a bridge, not a barrier for global good. "India is ready to share its digital public infrastructure with the entire world. For India, one earth, one family and one future is a commitment. This is reflected in our initiatives like one earth, one health and one son, one world, one grid. India will continue to work in thought words and deeds to protect the rights of all humanity and for global prosperity," he said.
The Summit adopted a 'Pact for the Future' that, according to the UN, will lay the foundations for a sustainable, just, and peaceful global order - for all peoples and nations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the summit was meant to bring multilateralism back from the brink.
Modi began his address by talking about what he described as the largest election held in human history in June, saying the people of India had given him the opportunity to serve them for the third consecutive term. "Today, I bring the voice of one-sixth of humanity to you. By lifting 250 million people out of poverty, we have demonstrated that sustainable development can be successful. We are ready to share the experience of this success with the entire Global South," Modi said.
While he did not mention Gaza or Ukraine in his speech, Modi said the "success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not in the battlefield".
Addressing UN's 'Summit of the Future' in New York, the PM said "reform is the key to relevance", adding, "Permanent membership of the G20 for African Union at the summit in Delhi was an important step in this direction."
As he highlighted India's record in pulling people out of poverty, and its readiness to share the experience with Global South, Modi said a human-centric approach must be accorded highest priority in any deliberation on global future.
Digital public infra should be a bridge, not a barrier: PM at UN
While prioritising sustainable development , PM Modi said the global community must ensure human welfare and food and health security.
Modi also raised the issue of terrorism in his address, saying while on the one hand the menace posed a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other, areas like 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," said the PM.
Modi emphasised the need for balanced regulation at the global level for the safe and responsible use of technology, saying the world needs global digital governance which ensures that national sovereignty and integrity are upheld.
The PM said that digital public infrastructure should be a bridge, not a barrier for global good. "India is ready to share its digital public infrastructure with the entire world. For India, one earth, one family and one future is a commitment. This is reflected in our initiatives like one earth, one health and one son, one world, one grid. India will continue to work in thought words and deeds to protect the rights of all humanity and for global prosperity," he said.
The Summit adopted a 'Pact for the Future' that, according to the UN, will lay the foundations for a sustainable, just, and peaceful global order - for all peoples and nations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the summit was meant to bring multilateralism back from the brink.
Modi began his address by talking about what he described as the largest election held in human history in June, saying the people of India had given him the opportunity to serve them for the third consecutive term. "Today, I bring the voice of one-sixth of humanity to you. By lifting 250 million people out of poverty, we have demonstrated that sustainable development can be successful. We are ready to share the experience of this success with the entire Global South," Modi said.
