Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, addressed a crowd of over 13,000 Indian-Americans at the ‘Modi and US’ event in New York, where he talked about several issues and achievements India has got so far under his supremacy. PM Modi also discussed topics from various sectors like biotechnology, semiconductors and electronics, to have an assertive discussion about what potential for innovation India might have to offer to enhance these tech-related sectors and make them accessible to a larger population.
PM Modi holds round-table meet with tech tycoons
Among the big techno, Google CEO Sundar Pichai attended the round table meeting along with IBM’s CEO Arvind Krishna and Noubar Afeyan, the chairman of Moderna.
Taking it to X, PM Modi wrote, “Had a fruitful round table with tech CEOs in New York, discussing aspects relating to technology, innovation and more. Also highlighted the strides made by India in this field. I am glad to see immense optimism towards India.”
Meanwhile, highlighting the key discussions of the meeting, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also took to his X with a post – “PM emphasised India’s growth prospects and discussed initiatives to foster collaboration and innovation across diverse sectors.”
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In a significant move to bolster US-India technological cooperation, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) convened a crucial meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top American industry leaders. The summit focused on cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology, aimed to forge stronger ties and explore collaborative opportunities between the two nations.
This high-profile gathering followed on the heels of Modi’s bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden in Delaware. During their meeting, both leaders lauded ongoing joint efforts in semiconductor supply chain development, highlighting the recently established GlobalFoundries Kolkata Power Centre as a prime example of mutually beneficial research and development.
A White House fact sheet revealed the leaders’ commitment to sustained cooperation in emerging technologies, spanning from AI to advanced semiconductor processors. This aligns with the broader US-India initiative to strengthen technological partnerships and secure critical supply chains.
PM Modi addresses gathering at New York
Before the CEO roundtable, PM Modi addressed a large gathering of Indian-Americans on Long Island, further cementing diaspora ties. PM’s US visit concludes with a speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s ‘Summit of the Future’, where he is expected to outline India’s vision for global technological advancement and cooperation.
This MIT-hosted summit marks a crucial step in deepening US-India tech collaboration, potentially shaping the future of innovation in both countries and beyond.
