Modi Urges IT CEOs to Join India’s Growth Journey: Talks on AI, Quantum Computing & Semiconductors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a conference with CEOs of leading technology companies in the USA. Modi emphasized the potential for growth in India and discussed initiatives to increase bilateral cooperation across various sectors. The meeting took place on the second day of Modi’s three-day visit to the USA, held at the Palace Hotel in New York on Sunday. CEOs from 15 leading American companies working in fields such as AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors participated in the conference.
Modi’s Post About Meeting Tech CEOs in New York
Modi posted about participating in a conference with CEOs from the technology sector in New York. Discussions were held on aspects related to technology, innovation, and other related subjects. He expressed his happiness about the optimistic outlook towards India. Modi stated that India could capitalize on opportunities from its economic and technological growth. He reiterated that during his third term, every effort would be made to position India as the world’s third-largest economy.
Commitment to Making India a Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub
In the conference organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s School of Engineering, which is committed to making India a semiconductor manufacturing hub, prominent CEOs participated, including Sundar Pichai of Google, Shantanu Narayen of Adobe, Julie Sweet of Accenture, Jensen Huang of NVIDIA, Lisa Su of AMD, Enrique Lores of HP Inc., Arvind Krishna of IBM, and Dr. Noubar Afeyan, Chairman of Moderna. Modi affirmed that the government is committed to making India a semiconductor manufacturing hub.
Google to Explore More AI Opportunities in India: Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai stated that the meeting was highly successful. He noted that Modi is focused on transforming India through his Digital India vision. Pichai added that Modi consistently emphasizes ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India.’ Modi is thinking about how AI can help transform India, benefiting its people.
NVIDIA CEO Huang: India’s Moment, Seize the Opportunity
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang praised Modi for sharing more information about emerging technologies like AI. Huang expressed that he has enjoyed numerous meetings with Modi, calling him remarkable. He said, “Whenever I meet him, he always wants to learn about the opportunities for India. This is India’s moment, and you must seize the opportunity.”
Modi Meets Leaders from Palestine, Nepal, and Qatar
During the United Nations General Assembly session, Prime Minister Modi met with leaders, including Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. They discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, and Modi reaffirmed India’s support for the Palestinian people. He also met with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Sabah.
