PM Modi attends WEF via video conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda Summit recently via video conference where he spoke on a wide range of subjects, including India's reform trajector, increased usage of technology and the coronavirus pandemic's situation in the country.

The Davos Dialogues agenda marks the launch of the World Economic Forum's great reset initiative in the post-COVID-19 world. The ongoing online summit has been addressed so far by Chinese President Xi Jinping, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu, among other global leaders.

While addressing the World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda on Thursday, PM Narendra Modi said, "It is estimated that the infrastructure needs of [India]...would be around $4.5 trillion by 2040." He added, "I believe that the government and industry would have to achieve this goal in unison. Government is continuously working towards providing a stable environment and all help."

According to the PMO release, more than 400 top industry leaders from across the globe will attend the session, wherein the prime minister will be speaking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution-using technology for the good of humanity.

The WEF 2021 will be held virtually from January 26 to 29 at Davos in Switzerland, on the theme "The Great Reset" representing a commitment to jointly and urgently build the foundations of the global economic and social system for a more fair, sustainable and resilient future.