Sydney Dialogue: A world first summit for emerging, critical and cyber technologies 

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• Recently, the Prime Minister delivered the keynote at the inaugural of Sydney Dialogue via video conferencing on 17-19 November 2021.

• He spoke on the theme of India’s technology evolution and revolution.

• TSD aims to become a place where the world can anticipate and respond to the complicated challenges and immense opportunities presented by the increasingly complex advances in technology. 

•  The annual Sydney Dialogue is convened by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) — an independent, non-partisan think tank that produces expert and timely advice for Australian and global leaders. 

• ASPI was established by the Australian Government in 2001 and is supported by Australian and overseas government agencies, corporates and civil society groups.

Highlights of the Address: 

• The international order should ensure cryptocurrencies do not end up in the wrong hands.

• Technology has already become a major instrument of global competition and key to shaping the future international order.

• Mr Modi highlighted the leaps in India’s digital revolution that has redefined politics, economy and society and that it is raising new questions on sovereignty, governance, ethics, law, rights and security.

• Mr Modi highlighted that there are five important transitions taking place in India:

  • One, we are building the world's most extensive public information infrastructure.

  • Two, we are transforming the lives of the people by using digital technology for governance, inclusion, empowerment, connectivity, delivery of benefits and welfare.

  • Three, India has the world's third largest and fastest growing Startup Eco-system. 

  • Four, India's industry and services sectors, even agriculture, are undergoing massive digital transformation. 

  • Five, there is a large effort to prepare India for the future.