PM Modi at G20 Johannesburg: Advocates Global South & Meets World Leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Key discussions focus on the global economy, climate change, and the Global South, while the summit is marked by a boycott from the US administration under President Donald Trump and the attendance of leaders like Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Regarding India's stance, the bulletin notes Prime Minister Modi will be pushing the perspective of 'One earth, one family, one future'. The summit, themed 'Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability', is the first to be held in Africa. The proceedings highlight India's role in advocating for the African Union's permanent membership, which was achieved in 2023. Prime Minister Modi also engaged with the Indian diaspora and business leaders, including the chairman and CEO of Naspers, on the sidelines of the event.