Under India’s presidency, last year, the G20 emerged as as the voice of the Global South: PM Modi

November 21st, 02:21 am

PM Modi emphasized India's strong commitment to deepening ties with CARICOM, grounded in shared experiences and aspirations. Highlighting India's focus on Global South priorities, he underscored the need for global institutional reforms and CARICOM's crucial role in this. Proposals include implementing decisions through the India-CARICOM Joint Commission and hosting the 3rd CARICOM Summit in India.

PM Modi meets with President of Chile

November 20th, 08:36 pm

PM Modi met Chile's President Gabriel Boric at the G-20 Summit in Brazil. They discussed strengthening ties in trade, critical minerals, digital infrastructure, healthcare, and renewable energy, while exploring opportunities to expand the India-Chile PTA.

PM Modi meets with the President of Argentina

November 20th, 08:09 pm

PM Modi met Argentine President Javier Milei at the G20 Summit in Rio. They discussed governance, celebrated the growth of the India-Argentina Strategic Partnership, and highlighted expanding cooperation in trade, critical minerals, defence, energy, and technology. It marked their first bilateral meeting.

PM Modi meets with President of Brazil

November 20th, 08:05 pm

PM Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the G20 Summit in Rio. He praised Brazil’s G20 presidency, supported the Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger, and reaffirmed India’s commitment to Brazil’s leadership in global initiatives like BRICS and COP 30.

PM meets Jonas Masetti and team, lauds him for his passion towards Vedanta and the Gita

November 20th, 07:54 am

Lauding Jonas Masetti for his passion towards Vedanta and the Gita, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that it was commendable how Indian culture is making an impact all over the world. The PM met Jonas Masetti and team after seeing their performance of the Ramayan in Sanskrit. Earlier, the PM had mentioned Masetti during one of the #MannKiBaat programmes.

Joint G20 Declaration on Digital Infrastructure AI and Data for Governance

November 20th, 07:52 am

The G20 joint declaration underscores the pivotal role of inclusive digital transformation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), AI, and equitable data use can drive growth, create jobs, and improve health and education outcomes. Fair governance, transparency, and trust are essential to ensure these technologies respect privacy, promote innovation, and benefit perse societies globally.

Emphasis on DPI, AI, data for governance is key to achieving inclusive growth & transforming lives globally: PM

November 20th, 05:04 am

At the G20 session, PM Modi highlighted the importance of Digital Public Infrastructure, AI, and data for governance in driving inclusive growth and global transformation.

India is working actively in health sector by attaching great priority to integrating technology: PM Modi

November 20th, 05:02 am

Highlighting that a healthy planet is a better planet, Prime Minister Modi emphasised that India was working actively in health sector by attaching great priority to integrating technology. He stressed that India will strengthen global efforts in this regard.

Technology holds immense potential for driving progress on the SDGs and empowering lives globally: PM Modi

November 20th, 05:00 am

Responding to a post by Managing Director of International Monetary Fund, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, PM Modi wrote, Technology holds immense potential for driving progress on the SDGs and empowering lives globally. May humanity harness it together for a brighter and better future.

India is the first G-20 country to have fulfilled the commitments it made under the Paris Agreement ahead of time: PM at G20

November 20th, 01:40 am

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the session of the G 20 Summit on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition. Prime Minister noted that during the New Delhi G 20 Summit, the group had resolved to triple renewable energy capacity and double the energy efficiency rate by 2030. He welcomed Brazil’s decision to take forward these sustainable development priorities.

PM Modi addresses G 20 session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition

November 20th, 01:34 am

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the session of the G 20 Summit on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition. Prime Minister noted that during the New Delhi G 20 Summit, the group had resolved to triple renewable energy capacity and double the energy efficiency rate by 2030. He welcomed Brazil’s decision to take forward these sustainable development priorities.

Joint Statement: 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit

November 19th, 11:22 pm

PM Modi and Anthony Albanese held the second India-Australia Annual Summit during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. They reviewed progress in areas like trade, climate, defence, education, and cultural ties, reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation. Both leaders highlighted the benefits of closer bilateral engagement and emphasized advancing the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to strengthen trade and investment ties.

Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029

November 19th, 09:25 am

Aware of the unparalleled potential of the India Italy Strategic partnership, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Italy Ms. Giorgia Meloni during their meeting at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

PM Modi meets the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy

November 19th, 08:34 am

PM Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the G20 Summit in Rio, marking their fifth meeting in two years. They reaffirmed their commitment to the India-Italy Strategic Partnership and announced a Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-29, focusing on trade, clean energy, defense, space, and people-to-people ties. Both leaders emphasized regular dialogues, co-productions, and innovation to enhance bilateral collaboration.

PM Modi meets with President of Indonesia

November 19th, 06:09 am

PM Modi and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto met at the G20 Summit in Rio. They discussed strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, defence, connectivity, tourism, health, and people-to-people ties. Both leaders agreed to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2024. They also exchanged views on global and regional issues, highlighting the concerns of the Global South and reviewed cooperation within G20 and ASEAN.

PM Modi meets with Prime Minister of Portugal

November 19th, 06:08 am

PM Modi and Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro met at the G20 Summit in Rio. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties in trade, defense, science, tourism, and culture. They emphasized cooperation in IT, digital tech, renewable energy, and startups. The leaders also reviewed regional and global issues, including India-EU relations, and agreed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of India-Portugal diplomatic relations in 2025. Both committed to staying in regular contact.

PM Modi meets with Prime Minister of Norway

November 19th, 05:44 am

PM Modi and Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store met at the G20 Summit in Rio. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties, emphasizing the India-EFTA-TEPA agreement to boost investments. Key areas of cooperation include blue economy, renewable energy, green hydrogen, solar, wind, and geo-thermal projects, as well as space, fisheries, and the Arctic. They also addressed regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Prime Minister meets with Prime Minister of the UK

November 19th, 05:41 am

PM Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met at the G20 Summit in Rio. They discussed strengthening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, emerging technologies, green finance, and people-to-people ties. Both leaders agreed to resume FTA negotiations and announced new Indian consulates in Belfast and Manchester. They also addressed issues on economic offenders and migration, directing officials to expedite cooperation on key bilateral matters.

PM Modi meets with President of France

November 19th, 05:26 am

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with the President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This was the third meeting between the two leaders this year, after President Macron’s visit to India as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations in January and their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy in June.

Our discussions can only be successful when we keep in mind the challenges and priorities of the Global South: PM at G20 Summit

November 18th, 08:00 pm

At the G20 Session on Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty, PM Modi highlighted India's development achievements, including poverty reduction, women-led growth, food security and sustainable agriculture. He emphasized inclusive initiatives like free health insurance, microfinance for women and nutrition campaigns. He also said that India supports Brazil's Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty and advocates prioritizing Global South concerns.