PM Advocates Sustainable Global Future at UN Summit

Why in the news?

  • The Prime Minister addressed the ‘Summit of the Future’ in New York, themed “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.”
  • The event saw participation from numerous global leaders.

Key Highlights of the Address:

  • The Prime Minister shared India’s vision for a sustainable future, representing one-sixth of humanity.
  • He emphasised a human-centric approach for global peace, development, and prosperity.
  • India’s achievements include lifting 250 million people out of poverty over the past decade.

Focus on Global Cooperation and Reform:

  • The Prime Minister emphasised solidarity with the Global South, offering India’s developmental experiences.
  • He called for balanced regulations to ensure responsible technology use, offering India’s digital public infrastructure for public good.
  • The Prime Minister reiterated the need for reform in global institutions like the UN Security Council.

Outcome of the Summit

  • The Summit concluded with the adoption of “A Pact for the Future,” which includes two key annexes: the Global Digital Compact and A Declaration on Future Generations.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times