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The Indian leader argues that democracies must use technology to create a country that reflects the ‘ideas and principles of democracy’.

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has called on the Democrats to work together on advanced technology to strengthen the principles of democracy, highlighting the “historic time” between conflicts and agreements.

Speaking via videolink at an upcoming conference in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, Modi said the digital age created opportunities for progress and development as well as the risk of new conflicts.

“We can work together to empower countries and their people and prepare them for the opportunities of this century,” Modi told the first Sydney Dialogue conference, organized by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, a government-funded tank.

“This is also important in building the future of this country that reflects our ideals of democracy. This is as important as the security and development of our country.”

Modi said the way countries use technology reflects their preferences and democracy.

“India’s democratic values ​​are old-fashioned, its modern institutions are strong, and we have always believed in the world as one family,” said Modi, who is speaking at a two-day conference that included former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo. Abe.

The Indian leader also warned of “unprecedented” preferences in using the traditions of democratic countries against them.

“Technology and data are becoming new tools,” Modi said. “The best friend for democracy is freedom. At the same time, we must not allow the minority interest to misuse this freedom. Friends, as a leader of democracy and digital, India is ready to work with our partners for our own well-being and security. India’s democracy is rooted in our democracy and our economic growth. ”

Modi said India is at the forefront of developing new technologies, targeting government initiatives to connect 600,000 villages to Broadband and implementing new digital payment systems.

Modi, whose keynote address was introduced by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, described India’s relations with Australia as “the best power in the region and the world.”

“India, Australia and our partners in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond are hearing the music of our time, and we are ready to leave to fulfill our responsibilities,” he said.

New Delhi and Canberra have strengthened close ties in recent years amid growing concerns in China in the region.

Modi and Morrison last year announced the signing of a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” aimed at promoting cooperation in areas such as trade, education and security. The two countries are also members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, called Quad, which covers the United States and Japan. Australia and China are facing a number of conflicts over national security and trade. New Delhi and Beijing are taking part in many border disputes that have escalated into violent conflicts in 2020.

Modi said the digital age has sparked new levels of international competition.

“It raises new questions about governance, jurisdiction, ethics, laws, rights and security,” he said. “It is reviving global competition, power and leadership. It has ushered in a new era of opportunities for progress and development, but we are also facing new threats and new conflicts over a wide range of issues, from sea to internet to space.”