PM Modi at G20 Summit in South Africa, Champions Voice of the Global South

This special report focuses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the first to be held on the African continent. The programme covers his bilateral meetings, including with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and India's role in championing the voice of the Global South. As mentioned in the report, Prime Minister Modi stated in his departure statement that 'India feels the responsibility to take forward the G20 process and put forth the issues being faced by the developing countries'. The summit's theme is 'Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability', seen as an extension of India's 2023 presidency. Key issues on the agenda include disaster resilience, debt sustainability for low-income countries, and mobilizing finance for energy transition, continuing the momentum from India's leadership which saw the African Union become a permanent G20 member.