Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for highest priority to a Human centric approach for a bright global future during his address at the United Nations’ ‘Summit of the Future’ in New York on 23 September 2024. The theme of the Summit is ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’.

“When we are discussing Global Future, we must accord the highest priority to a Human centric approach. While prioritizing sustainable development, we must also ensure human welfare, food and health security.

The Prime Minister highlighted India’s success at scaling sustainable development initiatives and noted that the country had lifted 250 million people out of poverty in the last decade.

Expressing solidarity with countries of the Global South, he emphasized that India was privileged to share its development experience with them. He called for balanced regulations to promote safe and responsible use of technology, noting that India is open to sharing its digital public infrastructure for greater public good. He also underlined India’s commitment to “One Earth, One Family, One Future” as a guiding principle.

“Success of Humanity lies in our collective strength, not in the battlefield. And for global peace and development, reforms in global institutions are essential”, the Prime Minister stated. He noted that reform is key to relevance and called for urgent reform of the institutions of global governance, including the UN Security Council and stressed, “Global Action must match Global Ambition!”

The Summit concluded with the adoption of an outcome document – A Pact for the Future, along with two annexes, Global Digital Compact and A Declaration on Future Generations.