Lecture by a representative on behalf of Prime Minister Modi at the SEO summit

Introduction

• Welcome greetings to the President of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kasim Jamar Tov, excellencies, and other attendees.
• Acknowledgement of Kazakhstan's effort in convening the meeting.
• Representative speaking on behalf of Prime Minister Modi due to ongoing Parliament session in India.

Global Shifts and Challenges

• Mention of global shifts due to:
  • Geopolitical tensions
  • Geoeconomic forces
  • Geotechnological advancements
• These shifts bring both challenges and opportunities.

Growing Importance of SEO

• Indication that the world is moving towards real multipolarity.
• Importance of cooperation within the SEO.

Terrorism

• Highlighted as a foremost challenge.
• Mention of cross-border terrorism and its impacts.
• Call for decisive response and unified commitment against terrorism.

Geoeconomics

• Need for multiple reliable and resilient supply chains, enhanced by the COVID experience.
• "Make in India" initiative to support global growth.
• Partnership offers to nations of the Global South for capacity building.

Technological Advancements

• Importance of technology in both development and security.
• Emphasis on trust and transparency in the digital era.
• Discussions on AI and cybersecurity.
• India’s contributions to digital public infrastructure and financial inclusion.

Connectivity Linkages

• Focused on creating new connectivity linkages respect sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• Mention of the Chabahar Port's progress between India and Iran.

Afghanistan Relations

• Historical relationship and cooperation on various fronts like development, humanitarian assistance, and sports.
• Sensitivity to needs and aspirations of Afghan people.

Reforming International Order

• Commitment to reform the UN and the Security Council.
• Hope for strong consensus on the way forward.

India’s Contributions to SEO

• Institutionalized mechanisms like the SEO Startup Forum and the Special Working Group on Startup and Innovation.
• India's substantial number of startups shared as a useful experience.
• WHO's global center for traditional medicine in Gujarat and a new SEO working group on traditional medicine.
• Enhancing education, training, and capacity building.

Language and Communication

• Suggestion to grant English the status of a third official language for better communication and consensus.

Acknowledgements

• Congratulations to Kazakhstan for hosting a successful summit.
• Best wishes for the upcoming Chinese presidency of the SEO.
• Conclusion of remarks and gratitude for attention.