NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly denounced the loss of civilian lives amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at the inaugural session of the virtual Voice of Global South Summit, he reiterated his condemnation of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7th and emphasized the need for solidarity within the Global South on crucial issues. Additionally, Modi announced India's upcoming hosting of a global partnership summit on Artificial Intelligence aimed at promoting responsible technology use and bridging the gap between developed and developing economies.

Addressing the escalating tensions in West Asia, Modi condemned the October 7th terror attack on Israel and advocated for restraint through dialogue and diplomacy. He expressed deep concern over the civilian casualties in the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing India's humanitarian approach by sending relief aid to Palestinians after discussions with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine.

Modi unveiled the inauguration of DAKSHIN ---Development and Knowledge Sharing Initiative --Global South Centre for Excellence, underscoring India's diplomatic engagement with the Global South witnessed during the previous G20 summit, which included the African Union as a new member.

Highlighting the importance of narrowing the technological gap between the North and the South, Modi stressed the responsible utilization of technology in the era of Artificial Intelligence. He announced India's plan to host an AI technology summit next month, aiming to ensure responsible technological advancements.

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