Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Mittal on Sunday called on leaders of the world's biggest 20 economies (G20) to ensure Internet access for all saying easy and affordable connectivity is a key driver for growth.
Speaking at the B20 session, held on sidelines of the G20 Summit, he also highlighted the need for simpler and easier global trading norms and investments in infrastructure and said the world needs to create more employment opportunities for women and youth.
For revival of global business environment, he said the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement needs to be ratified and implemented. India is yet to ratify the WTO pact.
Mittal, who is also the Vice Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), urged world leaders to commit and invest in developing digital infrastructure to deliver a brighter and more prosperous future to their citizens.
Stating that Internet can become the cornerstone of a more inclusive global economic growth, he underlined “the need to bridge the global digital divide and provide easy and affordable access to Information Communication Technologies.”