Prime Minister Narendra Modi took half within the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, the place India reiterated its lively engagement in world affairs and its “shared dedication to world progress and prosperity” with different world leaders.
Sharing a put up on X, PM Modi wrote, “With fellow G20 leaders on the Johannesburg Summit. Collectively, we reaffirm our shared dedication to world progress and prosperity.” His message got here because the summit, hosted by South Africa, unfolded with a collection of high-level diplomatic interactions.
Ministry of Exterior Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal additionally posted an replace from the venue, saying, “Standing collectively for a brighter future! PM @narendramodi together with G20 leaders in a memorable body in Johannesburg.”
He added that PM Modi participated within the first session “Giving form to the imaginative and prescient of ‘One Earth, One Household, One Future’ and made 4 proposals throughout his remarks on the Session I of G20 Leaders’ Summit.
Jaiswal talked about that this was PM Modi’s twelfth G20 Summit, highlighting his emphasis on “Integral Humanism” and the continuation of key outcomes from the New Delhi Summit.
He additional pointed to India’s appreciation of the South African presidency’s efforts in expert migration, tourism, meals safety, AI, digital economic system, innovation, and girls empowerment, whereas reiterating the necessity for a stronger International South voice.
On the sidelines of the primary classes, PM Modi held a number of bilateral engagements.
After assembly UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he posted, “It was fantastic assembly Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Johannesburg. This yr has introduced new vitality to the India-UK partnership and we are going to maintain driving it ahead throughout many domains.”
Following his interplay with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, PM Modi acknowledged that the 2 sides would proceed working “to diversify bilateral cooperation”.
After assembly with French President Emmanuel Macron he stated he was “delighted”, including that they “had a fascinating alternate on completely different points. India-France ties stay a drive for world good!”
His discussions with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung have been termed “fantastic”, with PM Modi noting that their second assembly this yr mirrored rising momentum within the Particular Strategic Partnership, notably in financial and funding collaborations.
Throughout talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, PM Modi stated, “India and Brazil will proceed to work carefully to spice up commerce and cultural linkages for the advantage of our individuals.”
He additionally characterised his assembly with UN Secretary-Basic Antonio Guterres as “very productive”.
PM Modi additionally interacted with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, amongst different leaders, and posted a “Household Picture” of G20 leaders, reiterating, “Collectively, we reaffirm our shared dedication to world progress and prosperity.”
In his assembly with Angola’s President João Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, he remarked, “India values the friendship with Angola and our nations are working carefully to extend commerce in addition to cultural linkages.”
He wrote after assembly Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong that “The India-Singapore partnership stays a key driver of progress and stability.”
On his talks with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, he affirmed, “Our dedication to a stronger, future-oriented friendship between India and Vietnam stays steadfast.”
He referred to as his interplay with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz “fantastic”, noting sturdy cooperation in commerce, know-how and innovation.
Additional engagements included conferences with WTO Director-Basic Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, with PM Modi stating, “India and Ethiopia share a partnership rooted in historical past and strengthened by developmental cooperation. We’ll maintain boosting ties in sectors like know-how, skilling and extra.”
PM Modi additionally met Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, saying, “Collectively, our nations proceed to strengthen a bilateral relationship that’s people-focused, future-ready and rooted in enduring belief.”
In his interplay with WHO Director-Basic Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PM Modi posted, “As at all times, a delight to fulfill Tulsi Bhai. India will at all times contribute in direction of constructing a more healthy planet.”
PM Modi thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa “for the nice and cozy welcome and for organising this vital Summit”.
Addressing the open session, PM Modi referred to as for a broad reassessment of worldwide improvement objectives and recommended establishing a G20 initiative to deal with the drug-terror nexus, together with creating a world healthcare response group.
