PM Modi Arrives In Johannesburg For G20 Summit, Promises Productive Talks On Global Priorities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg on Friday (November 21) to participate in the G20 Summit with particular emphasis on enhancing cooperation.
PM Modi stated that he anticipated holding fruitful discussions.
In a post on X, he stated, “Landed in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit-related engagements. Look forward to productive discussions with world leaders on key global issues. Our focus will be on strengthening cooperation, advancing development priorities and ensuring a better future for all”.
PM Modi received a warm reception upon his arrival in South Africa to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
He was welcomed with a cultural performance troupe greeting him at the airport. Members of the Indian diaspora displayed enthusiasm about his visit.
In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal indicated PM Modi will have significant engagements during his visit.
PM Modi will participate in the summit from November 21 to 23, representing a noteworthy milestone as the first G20 summit conducted on the African continent. He will address key issues related to India and the global south.
This will be PM Modi’s fourth official visit to South Africa, following his bilateral visit in 2016 and his participation at the two BRICS summits in 2018 and 2023.
This summit is the fourth consecutive G20 meeting hosted by the Global South, following Indonesia, India, and Brazil’s presidencies. Before South Africa, the G20 presidencies were held by Brazil (2024), India (2023) and Indonesia (2022).
According to the Secretary (ER) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Sudhakar Dalela, G20 is a significant forum, with countries in previous sessions agreeing to have a consensus declaration, pilot, and launch new initiatives on several themes that impact the Global South.
“We are very happy that these discussions have carried forward under the presidency of Brazil and, of course, in South Africa under four verticals that South Africa has outlined for their own presidency. A number of achievements have been made throughout the year across various tracks in these areas. So we are very happy that the issues of importance to the Global South are at the centre of discussion and are being highlighted,” the Secretary added.