Macron and Modi Strengthen India-France Ties at G20 Summit
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed their nations' long-standing friendship at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The two leaders met on the summit's sidelines, exchanging views on key global issues. Modi hailed the India-France relationship as a 'force for global good,' while Macron expressed gratitude for the partnership. 'Nations are stronger when they move forward together,' Macron tweeted, echoing Modi's sentiments. During his address at the summit, Modi highlighted the shared commitment of world leaders to global progress and prosperity. He emphasized the need for enhanced international cooperation on disaster preparedness and response. Citing India's G20 presidency in 2023, Modi praised South Africa for prioritizing disaster risk reduction. Modi also presented a six-point agenda to the summit, which includes proposals for urgent action against the 'drug-terror nexus,' creation of a global healthcare response team, and the establishment of a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository. Additionally, he announced a G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership and called for the creation of a G20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative. The G20 summit brings together world leaders to address pressing global challenges. Modi's meeting with Macron and his address at the summit underscore the importance of international cooperation and the potential for collaborative solutions to global problems.
