- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) at the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. - Emphasized DPI as a catalyst for inclusive growth, financial inclusion, and transparent governance on a global scale. - Discussed expanding partnerships and technical cooperation with Commonwealth nations, particularly small and developing island states. - Reinforced India's role as a trusted technology partner and a champion of Global South interests in multilateral forums. - **Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI):** Foundational digital layers like identity, payment systems, and data sharing that enable public and private service delivery at scale, championed by India globally. - **Commonwealth:** An international association of 56 member states, predominantly former British territories, promoting democracy, international cooperation, and economic development. - **Ministry of External Affairs (MEA):** The Indian government department responsible for the country's foreign relations, formulation of foreign policy, and bilateral/multilateral engagements abroad. **Introduction** External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar advocated for India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) model during the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, pitching it as a scalable framework for global digital transformation, financial inclusion, and South-South cooperation. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) at the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. - Emphasized DPI as a catalyst for inclusive growth, financial inclusion, and transparent governance on a global scale. - Discussed expanding partnerships and technical cooperation with Commonwealth nations, particularly small and developing island states. - Reinforced India's role as a trusted technology partner and a champion of Global South interests in multilateral forums. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI):** Foundational digital layers like identity, payment systems, and data sharing that enable public and private service delivery at scale, championed by India globally. - **Commonwealth:** An international association of 56 member states, predominantly former British territories, promoting democracy, international cooperation, and economic development. - **Ministry of External Affairs (MEA):** The Indian government department responsible for the country's foreign relations, formulation of foreign policy, and bilateral/multilateral engagements abroad.