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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, June 11, appreciated Microsoft co-founder and ex-CEO Bill Gates for congratulating the lawmaker on his oath-taking ceremony.
Modi also thanked Gates for their past discussions, which highlighted the transformative role of technology in governance, healthcare, and India’s commitment to climate change and sustainable development.
In his response to Gates’ congratulatory message on winning a record third term as Prime Minister, Modi acknowledged the strengthening of India’s position as a global innovator in sectors such as health, agriculture, women-led development, and digital transformation.
The Indian Prime Minister said, “Deeply appreciate your message, Bill Gates. Recall our very positive and engaging conversation a few months ago, including on transformative role of technology in governance and healthcare, and India’s commitment to climate change and sustainable development. We value our partnership for promoting innovation for the benefit of humanity.”
Gates, in an earlier message, extended his wishes to Modi and expressed hope for a continued partnership aimed at improving lives through innovation. He commended India’s progress as a hub for innovation and emphasized the potential for further collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
“Congratulations to Narendra Modi on winning a third term as Prime Minister. You have strengthened India’s position as a source of innovation for global progress in sectors like health, agriculture, women-led development, and digital transformation. Look forward to a continued partnership to enhance the lives of people across India and the world,” Gates wrote on his X timeline on Sunday.
Congratulations to @narendramodi on winning a third term as Prime Minister. You have strengthened India’s position as a source of innovation for global progress in sectors like health, agriculture, women-led development, and digital transformation. Look forward to a continued…
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) June 9, 2024
Narendra Modi is the second Indian leader to win a third consecutive term after Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister.
In March this year, in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, an interaction featured Modi and Gates in a free wheeling chat, where the duo discussed a range of issues, from artificial intelligence to digital public infrastructure and efforts to combat climate change.
During the course of the discussion, the Indian Prime Minister addressed the challenges posed by AI and underlined the significance of initially using watermarks on AI-generated content to make users aware and prevent misinformation. Gates also acknowledged the challenges that AI presents and said that the technology was also a huge opportunity.
Apart from three terms as Prime Minister beginning 2014, Narendra Modi also has the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat, with his term spanning from October 2001 to May 2014.
