PM Narendra Modi Meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Discuss AI and Tech Expansion in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently met to discuss the company's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. The meeting was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the partnership between the Indian government and the tech giant.

PM Modi shared his enthusiasm about the meeting on Twitter, expressing his delight in learning more about Microsoft's plans for India. He praised the discussions on technology, innovation, and AI, calling it a great opportunity to understand how India can benefit from these advancements.

Modi’s tweet read: “It was indeed a delight to meet you, @satyanadella! Glad to know about Microsoft's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India. It was also great discussing various aspects of tech, innovation, and AI in our meeting." Satya Nadella also thanked Prime Minister Modi.

He said, "Microsoft's commitment to making India an AI-first nation." He further said that the time has come for the country to work together so that every Indian can benefit from this AI platform shift.

Nadella tweeted: "Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji for your leadership.". Looking forward to building on our commitment to an AI-first approach for India, and working together on our continued expansion in the country so every Indian can be a part of this shift into an AI-led platform," it said.

The meeting was a part of Nadella's engagements with India. During his 2023 visit to India, the Microsoft CEO lauded India's "Digital India" initiative by reiterating how the government aimed at sustainable, inclusive, economic growth with its focus on digital transformation. He also tweeted about this:

The future of India's digital future is to be expected through the continued partnership between Microsoft and the Indian government, especially through the promotion of AI-driven solutions across various sectors.