New Delhi, March 19: Renowned philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, visited India on Wednesday, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders. The discussions covered a broad spectrum of topics, including technology, healthcare, sustainability, and future development.
In a post on social media platform X, Gates shared: “I had a great discussion with @narendramodi about India’s development, the path to Viksit Bharat @2047, and exciting advancements in health, agriculture, AI, and other sectors that are creating impact today. It's impressive to see how innovation in India is driving progress locally—and globally.”
Prime Minister Modi echoed Gates' sentiment, posting on X: “As always, an excellent meeting with Bill Gates. We spoke about diverse issues including tech, innovation, and sustainability towards making a better future for the coming generations.”
During his visit, Gates also met with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda to review the ongoing partnership between the Government of India and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aimed at strengthening public health systems across the country.