PM Modi holds meeting with global CEOs

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi also had a productive meeting with Chief Executive Officer of Adobe Shantanu Narayen. Mr Narayan appreciated the efforts of India in fighting COVID and particularly in the rapid vaccination. He expressed interest to contribute in India’s 75th Anniversary of Independence. He also expressed desire to bring video, animation to every child in India.

The Prime Minister said that bringing smart education to every child is important and that makes technology very important. He said that in the COVID era, the ground for digital education has been laid and there is a need to move forward now.

Prime minister Modi and the CEO both emphasised on creating few centres of excellence  in Artificial Intelligence in India. Mr Narayan also said, investment in India is company’s secret weapon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday had a good meeting with  Chief Executive Officer of Qualcomm Cristiano Amon. Qualcomm has a huge presence in India, including R&D.

Mr Amon has expressed enthusiasm to work with India on ambitious digital transformation



programmes including in 5G, PM WANI and others.

Mr Amon spoke about the incredible opportunities in India. He added that India is a big market and also a big export market. He said, it’s the right time for India to not only manufacture for the Indian market but also plan to serve the need of other countries.

Mr. Amon also expressed interest partnering with India to work in the field of semi-conductors.

 

The Prime Minister assured Qualcomm that India will proactively work on the proposals made by them. Mr Modi stressed that India has the scale for ambitious projects. He said that India has prepared 5G standards & urged Qualcomm to actively participate as they did in case of NAVIK.

 

The Prime Minister said that since Qualcomm has trusted Indian talent already, it can now trust Indian talent and start manufacturing with the advantage the PLI scheme offers.

 

Mr Modi also spoke about the new liberalised drone policy and said that Qualcomm could take part in new opportunities in the new new emerging market.