PM Modi attends virtual G-20 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended the 15th edition of the G20 Summit, chaired by Saudi Arabia this year.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the 15th G-20 Summit and offered India's IT prowess to further develop digital facilities for the efficient functioning of the G20.

"Had a very fruitful discussion with G20 leaders. Coordinated efforts by the largest economies of the world will surely lead to faster recovery from this pandemic. Thanked Saudi Arabia for hosting the Virtual Summit," Modi tweeted.

"At the G20 Summit, I put forward a need to develop a new global index based on talent, technology, transparency and trusteeship towards the planet," he added.

The Prime Minister said that multi-skilling and re-skilling to build a talent pool would enhance the dignity and resilience of workers.

"Value of new technologies should be measured by their benefit to humanity," Modi said.

"Transparency in our processes helps in inspiring our societies to fight crisis collectively and with confidence. Spirit of trusteeship towards planet Earth will inspire us for a healthy and holistic lifestyle," he added.

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"We offered India's IT prowess to further develop digital facilities for efficient functioning of the G20," Modi further added.

The 15th G-20 summit is being held on November 21 and 22, and is being chaired by Saudi Arabia this year.

The theme of the Summit is -- "Realising the opportunities of 21st Century for all".

(With inputs from agencies)