PM Modi joins world leaders for G20 Summit at Rio de Janeiro
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China's President Xi Jinping, and other leaders posed for a family photo at the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit.
The photo was taken following the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
The official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, described it as "a photo for posterity."
Earlier in the day, PM Modi welcomed Brazil's initiative to establish the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, emphasising that the Global South is severely impacted by food, fuel, and fertiliser crises caused by ongoing conflicts. He stressed that their concerns must be prioritised.
"We support Brazil's initiative for a 'Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.' This is an important step towards implementing the Deccan High-Level Principles for Food Security, adopted at the New Delhi Summit," he stated.
During his address at the G20 session on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty,' PM Modi highlighted India's success in lifting 250 million people out of poverty over the last decade. He also reaffirmed India's support for Brazil's initiative.
Speaking about India's achievements in ensuring food security, PM Modi noted that the country's approach, based on "Back to Basics and March to Future," is delivering significant results.
He elaborated on measures taken by India to promote women-led development, highlighting that over 800 million people are provided with free food grains, and more than 550 million people benefit from the world's largest health insurance scheme.
Prime Minister Modi emphasised that the development of the Global South hinges on decisions made with their unique challenges in mind.
"Countries of the Global South are most adversely impacted by the food, fuel, and fertiliser crisis caused by global conflicts. Our discussions can only succeed if we consider the challenges and priorities of the Global South. Just as we amplified the voice of the Global South by granting permanent G20 membership to the African Union during the New Delhi Summit, we will continue to reform global governance institutions," he said.
The PM also engaged in crucial bilateral meetings and several interactions on the sideliens of the G20 Summit, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The Prime Minister shared details of his discussions through a series of posts on X, highlighting his engagements with global leaders.
Upon meeting the European Commission President Modi said, "India will keep working closely with the EU for global good."
PM Modi also met with French President Emmanuel Macron, where the two leaders shared a warm embrace and congratulated each other on the successful hosting of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics earlier this year. Their discussions centred around strengthening cooperation in space, energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and other future-oriented sectors.
In his meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, PM Modi discussed ways to improve investment linkages, particularly in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and the blue economy. Modi called the meeting "excellent" and highlighted how both nations could enhance cooperation in innovation and research. "Our Arctic Policy has led to further cementing of India-Norway bilateral relations," PM Modi noted.
Additionally, PM Modi held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, focusing on strengthening defence, security, trade, and technology ties. Modi underscored the importance of the India-Italy relationship, saying, "India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet."
(ANI)