Prime Minister Narendra Modi, engaging in a frank dialogue with Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, delved into an array of topics spanning from Artificial Intelligence to digital transactions, and endeavors aimed at addressing climate change, within the confines of the PM’s abode on Friday.

PM Modi and Bill Gates engaged in discussions regarding the 2023 G20 Summit, which drew to a close last year under the auspices of India’s presidency. “Substantial deliberations transpired prior to the G20 Summit, and as you may have observed, the trajectory of the Summit’s deliberations took manifold shifts. I am of the opinion that we have now synchronized with the fundamental tenets and aspirations of the G20, bringing them to the forefront. I trust that your firsthand encounter resonates with this conviction,” PM Modi conveyed to Gates.

In response to PM Modi’s remarks, Bill Gates articulated, “The G20 exudes a greater sense of inclusivity, and hence, it is commendable to witness India as its host – significantly elevating themes such as digital advancements and the potential of south-south collaboration transcending mere dialogues with the north… Our foundation is genuinely enthused by the commendable outcomes that you have spearheaded here in India, prompting our commitment to assist in proliferating these achievements to numerous other nations.”

Conversing on the Digital metamorphosis unfolding in India, alongside developments in the Health, Agriculture, and Education domains, PM Modi elucidated, “During the G20 Summit in Indonesia, representatives from across the globe evinced a keen interest in India’s digital revolution. I elucidated to them our approach of democratizing technology to thwart monopolization. It is a paradigm that is by the people, for the people…”

“In essence, it embodies the ethos of a Digital Governance. India is not merely embracing technology; it is charting a course as a torchbearer,” Bill Gates rejoined in response to PM Modi’s assertions.