PM Modi Fosters Global Partnerships at G20 Summit in Johannesburg
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded a series of high-profile meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meetings have strengthened India's ties with key nations, reaffirming a shared commitment to global progress and prosperity. During his interactions, Modi met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with whom he discussed the new energy in the India-UK partnership. The two leaders agreed to continue driving the partnership forward across various domains. Modi also had a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where they reaffirmed their commitment to diversifying bilateral cooperation. The Indian Prime Minister expressed his delight at meeting French President Emmanuel Macron, with whom he had a productive exchange on various issues. India and France have a long-standing relationship that has been a force for global good. The prime minister had a second meeting this year with Korean leader Lee Jae-myung, which is indicative of the strong momentum in their Special Strategic Partnership. Modi also met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, with whom he discussed the potential for boosting trade and cultural linkages between their nations. In addition to these meetings, Modi interacted with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and other leaders. He also met with leaders from Angola, Singapore, Vietnam, Germany, and Ethiopia, among others. Modi's interactions with these world leaders have resulted in a significant strengthening of India's global partnerships. The prime minister also called for a rethinking of global development parameters and proposed the establishment of a G20 initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus and a global healthcare response team. Modi expressed his gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the warm welcome and for organizing the G20 Summit. He also emphasized the importance of working together to address global challenges and promote collective progress and prosperity.