NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India’s G20 presidency has indeed left a profound impact. In an exclusive interview with PTI, he expressed a deep personal connection to these achievements, stating, “Many positive impacts have emerged from India’s G20 Presidency, and some of these are very close to my heart.”
He also pointed out that India’s leadership has transformed the G20 from a platform of ideas into a roadmap for the future, setting the stage for global collaboration. Here are the highlights from his interview-
Shifting from GDP-Centric to human-centric
The Prime Minister described India’s G20 presidency as a momentous opportunity to shape the world’s agenda and shared his insight into the evolving global perspective toward a more human-centric world.
He also said that the world’s traditional GDP-centric view is shifting towards a more inclusive and human-centric approach, and in this transition, “India playing the role of catalyst,” PM Modi asserted.
Global welfare guided by ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas‘
He emphasized the transformative journey India is undertaking and its commitment to the principles of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” on a global scale. This can also “serve as a guiding light for the welfare of the world,” he stated.
A developed India by 2047
On India’s development goals, PM Modi shared an ambitious vision. “India will be a developed nation by 2047,” he declared. “Corruption, casteism, and communalism will have no place in our national life.”
Reflecting on the significance of India’s role in the G20, PM Modi said “In G20, our words and vision are seen by the world as a roadmap for future and not merely ideas.”
From hungry stomachs to aspirational minds
Addressing a longstanding perception, PM Modi remarked, “For too long, India has been seen as a country of 1 billion hungry stomachs. Now, it is 1 billion aspirational minds, 2 billion skilled hands.”
India’s ascent on the global stage
PM Modi spoke of the unique opportunity before the Indian populace. “Indians today have a great chance to lay the foundation for growth that will be remembered for the next thousand years,” he affirmed.
He expressed his confidence that India would soon be counted among the top three economies in the world. He cited the country’s record of jumping five spots in less than a decade. “India’s economic progress is undeniable, and it is on a trajectory to be one of the world’s foremost economic powerhouses,” PM Modi told PTI.
Asserting sovereign rights
Addressing recent objections from Pakistan and China regarding G20 meetings being held in regions like Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Modi dismissed their concerns. He affirmed that it was natural for India to hold meetings across its entire territory and said “It’s natural to hold meets in every part of the country.”
Promoting diplomacy in conflict resolution
In the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy. He said, “Dialogue and diplomacy are only ways to resolve different conflicts in different regions.”
Cybersecurity and countering cyber crimes
PM Modi underlined the growing importance of global cooperation in the fight against cybercrimes. “Global cooperation in fighting cyber crimes is not just desirable but inevitable,” he noted.
He urged the international community to take cyber threats seriously, including cyber terrorism, online radicalization, and money laundering. “Cyberspace has introduced an entirely new dimension to battle against illicit financial activities and terrorism,” the PM said.
He also pointed out that India’s leadership has transformed the G20 from a platform of ideas into a roadmap for the future, setting the stage for global collaboration. Here are the highlights from his interview-
Shifting from GDP-Centric to human-centric
The Prime Minister described India’s G20 presidency as a momentous opportunity to shape the world’s agenda and shared his insight into the evolving global perspective toward a more human-centric world.
He also said that the world’s traditional GDP-centric view is shifting towards a more inclusive and human-centric approach, and in this transition, “India playing the role of catalyst,” PM Modi asserted.
Global welfare guided by ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas‘
He emphasized the transformative journey India is undertaking and its commitment to the principles of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” on a global scale. This can also “serve as a guiding light for the welfare of the world,” he stated.
A developed India by 2047
On India’s development goals, PM Modi shared an ambitious vision. “India will be a developed nation by 2047,” he declared. “Corruption, casteism, and communalism will have no place in our national life.”
Reflecting on the significance of India’s role in the G20, PM Modi said “In G20, our words and vision are seen by the world as a roadmap for future and not merely ideas.”
From hungry stomachs to aspirational minds
Addressing a longstanding perception, PM Modi remarked, “For too long, India has been seen as a country of 1 billion hungry stomachs. Now, it is 1 billion aspirational minds, 2 billion skilled hands.”
India’s ascent on the global stage
PM Modi spoke of the unique opportunity before the Indian populace. “Indians today have a great chance to lay the foundation for growth that will be remembered for the next thousand years,” he affirmed.
He expressed his confidence that India would soon be counted among the top three economies in the world. He cited the country’s record of jumping five spots in less than a decade. “India’s economic progress is undeniable, and it is on a trajectory to be one of the world’s foremost economic powerhouses,” PM Modi told PTI.
Asserting sovereign rights
Addressing recent objections from Pakistan and China regarding G20 meetings being held in regions like Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Modi dismissed their concerns. He affirmed that it was natural for India to hold meetings across its entire territory and said “It’s natural to hold meets in every part of the country.”
Promoting diplomacy in conflict resolution
In the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy. He said, “Dialogue and diplomacy are only ways to resolve different conflicts in different regions.”
Cybersecurity and countering cyber crimes
PM Modi underlined the growing importance of global cooperation in the fight against cybercrimes. “Global cooperation in fighting cyber crimes is not just desirable but inevitable,” he noted.
He urged the international community to take cyber threats seriously, including cyber terrorism, online radicalization, and money laundering. “Cyberspace has introduced an entirely new dimension to battle against illicit financial activities and terrorism,” the PM said.