Astana [Kazakhstan], Stating that the 21st century is the century of technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasized the need to make technology creative and apply it for the well-being of societies.
The Prime Minister also highlighted that India's commitment to 'AI for all' is also reflected in work within the SCO framework on a roadmap on AI cooperation.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered these remarks on behalf of Prime Minister Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State (SCO Summit) held under the presidency of Kazakhstan in Astana. "Delivered the Indian statement at the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit on behalf of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. I thank the leaders present for conveying their best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election for a third term." consecutive term", Jaishankar published in X.
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"The 21st century is the century of technology. We have to make technology creative and apply it for the well-being and progress of our societies. India is among the countries that have formulated a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence and launched an AI Mission. Our “The commitment to ‘AI for all’ is also reflected in the work within the SCO framework on a roadmap on AI cooperation,” he commented.Prime Minister Modi affirmed the need for develop connectivity, while emphasizing that respect for "sovereignty and territorial integrity" is also essential.
"Economic development requires strong connectivity. That can also pave the way for cooperation and trust between our societies. Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for connectivity and infrastructure projects. So are trade rights and non-discriminatory transit regimes. The SCO needs to seriously deliberate on these issues," he said.
This was a veiled attack on Pakistan, China and its China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $50 billion Pakistani component of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).The infrastructure network project The 3,000-kilometer Chinese railway is under construction in Pakistan and aims to connect Pakistan's Gwadar and Karachi ports with China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by land.
India has raised its objections several times over the corridor passing through various parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Furthermore, in his remarks at the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Modi recalled the deep civilizational ties between India and Central Asia and said that New Delhi has prioritized the interests and aspirations of the region. Highlighting the approach of India on people-centered cooperation, Prime Minister Modi highlighted events such as the SCO Millet Food Festival, the SCO Film Festival and the International Conference on Shared Buddhist Heritage, which were held under the presidency of India last year.
"India shares deep civilizational ties with the people of this region. Recognizing the centrality of Central Asia to the SCO, we have prioritized their interests and aspirations. This is reflected in increased exchanges, projects and activities with them," Prime Minister Modi said .
"For us, cooperation in the SCO has been people-centric. During its presidency, India organized the SCO Millet Food Festival, the SCO Film Festival, the SCO Surajkund Craft Mela, the SCO Think-Tanks Conference and the International Conference on Shared Buddhist Heritage. We will naturally support similar efforts of others," he added. Prime Minister Modi also welcomed several events being held at the New Delhi Hall of the SCO Secretariat. OCS, including the 10th International Yoga Day in 2024.
Reiterating India's focus on the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', he congratulated Kazakhstan for successfully hosting the SCO Summit and also extended his best wishes to China for hosting the summit next year.
"I wish to emphasize that the SCO provides us with a unique platform to unite people, collaborate, grow and prosper together, practicing the age-old principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means 'The world is one family'. We must continually translate these sentiments into practical cooperation "I welcome the important decisions we will take today," said Prime Minister Modi. "I conclude by congratulating the Kazakh side for successfully hosting the SCO Summit and also conveying our best wishes to China for the next SCO presidency." , he concluded.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that terrorism, if left unchecked, can become a major threat to regional and global peace. He stated that cross-border terrorism requires a decisive response and that terrorist financing and recruitment must be resolutely combated.
Modi called on the global community to act to combat terrorism, saying: "In doing so, priority must naturally be given to fighting terrorism, one of the original objectives of the SCO. Many of us have had our own experiences, often originating beyond "Let us be clear that if left unchecked, it can become a major threat to regional and global peace. Terrorism in any form or manifestation cannot be justified or tolerated." "The international community must isolate and expose those countries that harbor terrorists, provide safe havens and tolerate terrorism. Cross-border terrorism requires a decisive response and terrorist financing and recruitment must be resolutely countered. We must also take proactive measures to prevent the spread of radicalization. among our young people. The Joint Statement issued during the Indian Presidency last year on this issue underlines our shared commitment," he said.
Jaishankar heads the Indian delegation to Kazakhstan at the 24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State (SCO Summit).
The SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the presidents of Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined the bloc in 2017.
The Prime Minister also highlighted that India's commitment to 'AI for all' is also reflected in work within the SCO framework on a roadmap on AI cooperation.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered these remarks on behalf of Prime Minister Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State (SCO Summit) held under the presidency of Kazakhstan in Astana. "Delivered the Indian statement at the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit on behalf of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. I thank the leaders present for conveying their best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election for a third term." consecutive term", Jaishankar published in X.
https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1808795073548529788
"The 21st century is the century of technology. We have to make technology creative and apply it for the well-being and progress of our societies. India is among the countries that have formulated a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence and launched an AI Mission. Our “The commitment to ‘AI for all’ is also reflected in the work within the SCO framework on a roadmap on AI cooperation,” he commented.Prime Minister Modi affirmed the need for develop connectivity, while emphasizing that respect for "sovereignty and territorial integrity" is also essential.
"Economic development requires strong connectivity. That can also pave the way for cooperation and trust between our societies. Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential for connectivity and infrastructure projects. So are trade rights and non-discriminatory transit regimes. The SCO needs to seriously deliberate on these issues," he said.
This was a veiled attack on Pakistan, China and its China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $50 billion Pakistani component of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).The infrastructure network project The 3,000-kilometer Chinese railway is under construction in Pakistan and aims to connect Pakistan's Gwadar and Karachi ports with China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region by land.
India has raised its objections several times over the corridor passing through various parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Furthermore, in his remarks at the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Modi recalled the deep civilizational ties between India and Central Asia and said that New Delhi has prioritized the interests and aspirations of the region. Highlighting the approach of India on people-centered cooperation, Prime Minister Modi highlighted events such as the SCO Millet Food Festival, the SCO Film Festival and the International Conference on Shared Buddhist Heritage, which were held under the presidency of India last year.
"India shares deep civilizational ties with the people of this region. Recognizing the centrality of Central Asia to the SCO, we have prioritized their interests and aspirations. This is reflected in increased exchanges, projects and activities with them," Prime Minister Modi said .
"For us, cooperation in the SCO has been people-centric. During its presidency, India organized the SCO Millet Food Festival, the SCO Film Festival, the SCO Surajkund Craft Mela, the SCO Think-Tanks Conference and the International Conference on Shared Buddhist Heritage. We will naturally support similar efforts of others," he added. Prime Minister Modi also welcomed several events being held at the New Delhi Hall of the SCO Secretariat. OCS, including the 10th International Yoga Day in 2024.
Reiterating India's focus on the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', he congratulated Kazakhstan for successfully hosting the SCO Summit and also extended his best wishes to China for hosting the summit next year.
"I wish to emphasize that the SCO provides us with a unique platform to unite people, collaborate, grow and prosper together, practicing the age-old principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means 'The world is one family'. We must continually translate these sentiments into practical cooperation "I welcome the important decisions we will take today," said Prime Minister Modi. "I conclude by congratulating the Kazakh side for successfully hosting the SCO Summit and also conveying our best wishes to China for the next SCO presidency." , he concluded.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that terrorism, if left unchecked, can become a major threat to regional and global peace. He stated that cross-border terrorism requires a decisive response and that terrorist financing and recruitment must be resolutely combated.
Modi called on the global community to act to combat terrorism, saying: "In doing so, priority must naturally be given to fighting terrorism, one of the original objectives of the SCO. Many of us have had our own experiences, often originating beyond "Let us be clear that if left unchecked, it can become a major threat to regional and global peace. Terrorism in any form or manifestation cannot be justified or tolerated." "The international community must isolate and expose those countries that harbor terrorists, provide safe havens and tolerate terrorism. Cross-border terrorism requires a decisive response and terrorist financing and recruitment must be resolutely countered. We must also take proactive measures to prevent the spread of radicalization. among our young people. The Joint Statement issued during the Indian Presidency last year on this issue underlines our shared commitment," he said.
Jaishankar heads the Indian delegation to Kazakhstan at the 24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State (SCO Summit).
The SCO was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the presidents of Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined the bloc in 2017.
