INDIA SHOWCASED AS POTENTIAL TECH AND MANUFACTURING HUB

The Prime Minister basks in spotlight, bats for Global South amid Gaza, Ukraine crises.

- MANISH CHAND

With the world hailing the triumph of Indian democracy in the recentlyheld elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi basked in the global spotlight and batted vigorously for the Global South at the G7 summit dominated by poly-crisis, including the seething conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

In his first diplomatic outing after winning a consecutive third term, the 73-year-old Modi stood out at the G7 summit in Italy as a strong and much-admired world leader amid several lame-duck prime ministers and presidents.

AI & AFRICA

In less than twenty-four hours he spent in the ultraluxe resort fringed by olive trees, Modi showed his trademark energy and diplomatic finesse as he met and networked with the leaders of nearly a dozen countries with his message of working in the spirit of global solidarity in a world polarized by crises and conflict. His credentials bolstered by a successful G20 presidency, Modi placed the interests of the Global South front and centre as he spoke eloquently about Artificial Intelligence, Africa, and the Mediterranean and green energy transition in the outreach session on June 14.