United Nations: Placing India at the centre of the global striving for development and peace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on behalf of the "one-sixth" of humanity that they will work for "all humanity and for global prosperity".
Speaking at the UN’s Summit of the Future which aims to chart the path forward for the UN and world seeking relevance, PM Modi promised: "India will continue to work in thought, words and deeds to protect the rights of all humanity and for global prosperity."
As he took the green-marbled rostrum with gold UN insignia, the Prime Minister, dressed in a simple white kurta outfit with a dark Modi waistcoat, spoke for just under five minutes in the vaulted General Assembly Hall that gives a place for all 193 UN members as the assembled leaders gave him an applause.
"When we are discussing the global future, we must accord the highest priority to a human-centric approach while prioritising sustainable development," he said. "We must also ensure human welfare, food and health security."
Modi focused on cooperation in two areas where India has demonstrated its capability: Eradicating poverty and bridging the digital divide. "By lifting 250 million people out of poverty in India, we have demonstrated that sustainable development can be successful," he said.
Distinguishing this achievement is that it was twinned with democracy and he emphasised it by saying at the start of his speech: "In the largest election in human history held recently in June, the people of India have given me the opportunity to serve them for the third consecutive term. And today, I bring the voice of this one-sixth of humanity."
The digital divide within countries and between countries is a matter of global concern voiced at the UN, especially during the Summit of the Future and its declaration, The Pact of the Future.
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