Bill Gates Meets PM Modi, Discusses AI for Public Good, Women-Led Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates in New Delhi on Thursday and held a dialogue centred around harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for public good, women-led development and innovation in agriculture and health.

The leaders also expressed their shared commitment to sectors that hold the potential to enhance the planet and uplift millions worldwide.

Taking to X, Gates said it is always inspiring to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and there was a lot to discuss.

“We talked about AI for public good; DPI; women-led development; innovation in agriculture, health, and climate adaptation; and how we can take lessons from India to the world,” he wrote.

Replying to him, PM Modi said, “A wonderful meeting indeed! Always a delight to discuss sectors which will make our planet better and empower millions of people across the globe.”

“A wonderful meeting indeed! Always a delight to discuss sectors which will make our planet better and empower millions of people across the globe,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.

Earlier, the philanthropist also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishanakar. The two leaders, as they met, also exchanged books on Thursday.

In a post on X, Jaishankar shared a picture of him and Gates posing for a picture with their respective books.

“A good book exchange with @BillGates. And a great conversation,” Jaishankar wrote.

Bill Gates, who is on a visit to India, arrived in Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday, where he met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik before coming to Delhi. He also visited a slum in Bhubaneswar along with state government officials and enquired about the well-being of its residents.

Gates will also reportedly take part in the pre-wedding events of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Gujarat’s Jamnagar.