During a casual conversation at the Prime Minister's residence on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates engaged in discussions covering various topics ranging from Artificial Intelligence to Digital Public Infrastructure and strategies for addressing climate change.
Bill Gates commended Indians for their rapid technology adoption and pioneering role in various fields. In a light-hearted moment, PM Modi encouraged Gates to take a selfie using the Photo Booth feature on the PM's Namo App.
Discussing the 2023 G20 Summit, which concluded last year under India's presidency, PM Modi said, "We had extensive discussions before the G20 Summit, and as you might have seen, the Summit's proceedings took many turns. I believe we have now aligned with G20's core purposes & objectives, bringing them to the mainstream. I hope your first-hand experience echoes this sentiment."
Bill Gates responded, "G20 is way more inclusive, and so it is fantastic to see India hosting it—it really raised things like digital innovations and how the south-south collaboration can be far more than just the dialogue with the north...Our foundation is so excited about the past results that you have achieved here in India that we would be a partner in trying to take that into many other countries."
Regarding the digital revolution in India, PM Modi said, “During the G20 Summit in Indonesia, representatives from around the world expressed their curiosity about the digital revolution in the country. I explained to them that we have democratised technology to prevent monopoly. It is by the people and for the people.”
Bill Gates praised India and said the country has a “digital government”. He said, "India is not only adapting technology but actually leading the way."
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