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Highlights: PM Modi Meets World Leaders On G20 Sidelines In Johannesburg
NDTV News Desk | Updated: November 23, 2025 00:06 IST
PM Modi shared a 'Family Photo' with fellow G20 leaders at the Johannesburg Summit
New Delhi:
The three-day-long G20 Leaders' Summit 2025 began in South Africa on Friday. This year's gathering carries special significance as it is the first time the Summit is being hosted on the African continent. The theme for the summit is “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.”
South Africa has focused on key priorities during the summit, including strengthening disaster resilience, ensuring debt sustainability for low-income countries, mobilising finance for a just energy transition, and harnessing critical minerals to promote inclusive and sustainable growth.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Johannesburg last evening to attend the three-day summit.
He has proposed six new initiatives aimed at global development at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. These include the setting up of a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, the Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, the Global Healthcare Response Team, the Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus, the Open Satellite Data Partnership, and a Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative.
PM Modi also held discussions on different issues with multiple world leaders here and said they together reaffirmed their "shared commitment to global progress and prosperity".
He met his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, French President Emmanuel Macron, South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit hosted by South Africa.
Here are the Highlights from the G20 Leaders' Summit:
During 2nd Session, PM Modi Proposes Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative, Satellite Data Partnership
India proposed a G20 critical minerals circularity initiative to promote recycling, urban mining, second-life batteries and related innovations, with PM Modi asserting that the country is fully committed to sustainability and clean energy.
In his address at the second session at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, he also proposed setting up a G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership whereby satellite data and analysis from G20 space agencies can be made "more accessible for countries of the Global South".
The second session at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg focussed on building a resilient world in the face of disasters, climate change and ensuring energy transitions that are just as well as robust food systems. India has been actively working on all these fronts, building a... pic.twitter.com/Iqvh81CxUj
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
PM Proposes 6 New Initiatives At G20, Says Indian Values Can Drive Progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed six new initiatives aimed at global development at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. These include the setting up of a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, Global Healthcare Response Team, Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus, Open Satellite Data Partnership, and a Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative.
‘Science Prevailed, Multilateralism Won': Brazilian President At COP30
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hailed a draft deal reached at UN climate talks, saying science had prevailed.
"In the year when the planet surpassed for the first time -- and perhaps permanently -- the limit of 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, the international community faced a choice: to continue or to give up. We chose the first option," he said in South Africa after the COP30 draft was reached.
"At the COP of truth, science prevailed. Multilateralism won," Lula said at the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg.
PM Modi Meets World Leaders On G20 Sidelines In Johannesburg
PM Modi had discussions on different issues with multiple world leaders here and said they together reaffirmed their "shared commitment to global progress and prosperity."
PM Modi met his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, French President Emmanuel Macron, South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit hosted by South Africa.
With fellow G20 leaders at the Johannesburg Summit.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
Together, we reaffirm our shared commitment to global progress and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/Fj6Yc7gbEM
Sharing a 'Family Photo' with fellow G20 leaders at the Johannesburg Summit, Modi said in a post on X: "Together, we reaffirm our shared commitment to global progress and prosperity.
Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability Key Pillars Of Inclusive Growth, Says G20 Declaration
Acknowledging the impact of rising geopolitical and geo-economic competition, a declaration adopted at the G20 Leaders' Summit confirmed that solidarity, equality, and sustainability are key pillars of inclusive growth.
Energy security, climate action, and disaster resilience and response were also prominently mentioned in the text of the Declaration that was adopted by the heads of state attending the Summit by consensus despite US attempts to stop it.
"We understand our interconnectedness as a global community of nations and reaffirm our commitment to ensure that no one is left behind through multilateral cooperation, macro policy coordination, global partnerships for sustainable development and solidarity," the 39-page Declaration read.
PM Modi, Brazilian President Vow To Boost Trade, Cultural Linkages
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, highlighting the continuous momentum in India-Brazil ties.
"It is always a delight to meet President Lula. India and Brazil will continue to work closely to boost trade and cultural linkages for the benefit of our people," PM Modi posted on X along with photographs of him with the Brazilian President.
É sempre um prazer encontrar o Presidente Lula. A Índia e o Brasil continuarão a trabalhar em estreita colaboração para estimular o comércio e os laços culturais em benefício de nossos povos.@LulaOficialpic.twitter.com/kgHUPVg6xH
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
Prime Minister Modi and President Lula have repeatedly reaffirmed the momentum generated during PM Modi's visit to Brazil earlier this year while underscoring the shared commitment to deepen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.
PM Modi Announces Australia-Canada-India Technology And Innovation Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of a new trilateral initiative called the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.
The announcement came after his meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.
A new trilateral technology and innovation partnership!
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
Had an excellent meeting with Mr. Anthony Albanese, PM of Australia and Mr. Mark Carney, PM of Canada on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. We are delighted to announce an Australia-Canada-India Technology and... pic.twitter.com/Qa5lSvlIb2
"Had an excellent meeting with Anthony Albanese, PM of Australia, and Mark Carney, PM of Canada on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. We are delighted to announce an Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership today," the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni All Smiles As They Meet At G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni had a pleasant exchange in South Africa, where both leaders arrived to attend the G20 Summit.
Ahead of the opening session of the G20 Leaders' Summit at Nasrec in South Africa's Johannesburg, the leaders shook hands and exchanged warm greetings.
In a display of the strong relations between the two leaders, PM Modi had written in the preface to the book titled 'I Am Giorgia' that the closeness between India and Italy is founded on "shared civilizing instincts, such as the defence of heritage, the strength of community, and the celebration of femininity as a guiding force".
Critical Minerals Supply Must Be Protected From 'Geopolitical Tensions': G20 Leaders
G20 leaders said they would seek to protect the global supply of critical minerals from "geopolitical tensions" and "unilateral trade measures" in a joint declaration during a South Africa summit Saturday.
"We seek to ensure that the value chain of critical minerals can better withstand disruptions, whether due to geopolitical tensions, unilateral trade measures inconsistent with WTO rules, pandemics, or natural disasters," the 30-page leaders' declaration said.
It comes with China's dominance of critical mineral supply chains emerging as a growing area of concern for the world's industrialised democracies.
‘New Energy In India-UK Partnership’: PM Modi Meets British Counterpart
PM Modi on Saturday met his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit hosted by South Africa.
"It was wonderful meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Johannesburg. This year has brought new energy to the India-UK partnership and we will keep driving it forward across many domains," PM Modi said in a post on X.
G20 'At Risk', Struggles To Resolve Global Crises: French President
The G20 group of major world economies is "at risk" as it struggles to tackle international crises, French President Emmanuel Macron told a summit boycotted by the United States on Saturday.
"The G20 may be coming to the end of a cycle," the French leader told the gathering in Johannesburg.
"We are living in a moment of geopolitics in which we are struggling to resolve major crises together around this table, including with members who are not present today," Macron said.
'Very Productive': PM Modi On Talks With UN Chief During G20 Summit
PM Modi said that he held a "very productive conversation" with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the G20 Johannesburg Summit.
"A very productive conversation with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the G20 Johannesburg Summit," he posted on X along with his photograph with the UN chief.
A very productive conversation with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. António Guterres on the sidelines of the G20 Johannesburg Summit.@UN@antonioguterrespic.twitter.com/aPtCzWGXDJ
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
South Africa's Ramaphosa Greets PM Modi with "Namaste"
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a namaste as the Indian leader arrived at the summit venue.
An Unprecedented Participation During India's
During its Presidency from December 2022 to November 2023, India hosted over 200 meetings across 60 cities, representing all 28 States and 8 Union Territories (UTs). The Presidency witnessed participation on an unprecedented scale, with over one lakh attendees, including 30,000 delegates from 135 nationalities. New Delhi's leadership provided a clear roadmap for transforming the G20 into a human-centric platform
During its Presidency from December 2022 to November 2023, India hosted over 200 meetings across 60 cities, representing all 28 States and 8 Union Territories (UTs). The Presidency witnessed participation on an unprecedented scale, with over one lakh attendees, including 30,000 delegates from 135 nationalities. New Delhi's leadership provided a clear roadmap for transforming the G20 into a human-centric platform
A Look At India's G20 Presidency Under PM Modi
The African Union (AU) had been inducted as a permanent member of the G20 under India's presidency from 2022-2023. India's presidency of the grouping, under Prime Minister Modi, has been regarded as a model for addressing global challenges.
The African Union (AU) had been inducted as a permanent member of the G20 under India's presidency from 2022-2023. India's presidency of the grouping, under Prime Minister Modi, has been regarded as a model for addressing global challenges.
PM Modi To Present India's Perspective At Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present India's perspective on key global issues shaping the Summit's agenda. The day's highlights include the Prime Minister holding several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Summit. The opening session will focus on "Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth - Leaving No One Behind."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present India's perspective on key global issues shaping the Summit's agenda. The day's highlights include the Prime Minister holding several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Summit. The opening session will focus on "Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth - Leaving No One Behind."
#PMModiAtG20 | PM Modi Arrives At G20 Summit Venue In Johannesburg, Meets With Italian Counterpart Giorgia Meloni
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PM Modi Arrives At Summit Venue, Meets South African President Ramaphosa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the summit venue in Johannesburg. Both leaders were seen shaking hands.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the summit venue in Johannesburg. Both leaders were seen shaking hands.
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Published: November 22, 2025 14:05 IST
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