Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global cooperation on AI and crypto currency, advocating for inclusive, smart, transparent and green governance. Speaking at the World Govt Summit in Dubai, he emphasised prioritising ease of living, justice, mobility, innovation, and business in public service approaches. “People should neither feel the absence of govt, nor should there be pressure from govt. Govts have to ensure that there is minimum government interference in people’s lives,” the PM said.
Modi emphasised the need for global cooperation amidst interconnected challenges. Governments must balance national sovereignty with adherence to international laws, addressing issues like food security, health, and education. He highlighted concerns such as terrorism and climate change, noting technology's role as a significant disruptor, for better or worse. “On the one hand, there are domestic concerns, on the other hand, the international system seems in disarray,” Modi said
He said that in his 23 years in govt, at the Centre and in Gujarat, he had worked on the philosophy of “minimum govt, maximum governance” and laid emphasis on creating an environment that generated a spirit of enterprise and energy among citizens. “Along with a top-down and bottoms up approach, we also move with a whole of society approach,” he said.
The Prime Minister said, looking at the future, govts have to strike a balance between national sovereignty and international interdependence and retain commitment towards international rule of law while working in national interest. “How do we expand national progress and increase our contribution towards global good? How do we take advantage of digital technology and stay away from its negative influence? How do we put our effort towards global peace and still work towards combating terror. Keeping in mind all these factors we have to do our planning for the future,” Modi said.