Archive · 23 Nov 2025
PM Modi's G20 Summit: India's Influence, Global Initiatives, and Bilateral Meetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to the G20 Summit in South Africa.
He met with the French President, proposed new ideas like a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, and saw India's ideas in the G20's plan.
He also met other leaders and talked about working together on big problems.
PM Modi attended G20 Summit in South Africa, met French President Macron, proposed new initiatives, and discussed global trade
G20 South Africa Summit adopted a declaration reflecting India's priorities, including counterterrorism and climate finance
PM Modi proposed a G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository to preserve collective wisdom
PM Modi held bilateral meetings with South African President Ramaphosa and other global leaders
PM Modi called for global development frameworks reappraisal and coordinated international efforts on major issues
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Attended G20 Summit, met French President Macron, proposed new initiatives, and discussed global trade
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Why
- To participate in the G20 Summit and represent India's interests
India's Stance
Global Perspective
Climate Finance
India's Stance
India pushed for more ambitious language on climate finance, aiming to scale up funding to trillions of dollars
Global Perspective
Global community acknowledges the need for increased climate finance but may differ on specific targets and sources
UNSC Reform
India's Stance
India called for a renewed call to reform the UNSC to improve its representation
Global Perspective
Other nations may have differing views on UNSC expansion and representation, with some preferring status quo
- G20 Summit Host
- South Africa
- Indian Initiatives Proposed
- Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative, G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–Terror Nexus
- Key Issues Reflected in G20 Declaration
- Counterterrorism, climate finance, UNSC reform, food security, traditional medicine
- Bilateral Meeting
- PM Modi and French President Macron
Sources
Breaking News Today: G20 Summit in South Africa Adopts Declaration Condemning Terrorism
PM Modi meets WTO DG, discusses global trade challenges
'Force For Global Good!': PM Modi After Meeting French President on Sidelines of G20 Summit
G20 South Africa Summit: Adopted Leaders’ Declaration strongly reflects India’s priorities
India’s Concerns Reflect In G20 Declaration
PM Modi, South African Prez Ramaphosa hold talks in Johannesburg
G20 leaders reach consensus on major global challenges in declaration
Modi meets with South African President Ramaphosa during Johannesburg G20 summit
Modi Reaffirms India’s Commitment to IBSA at Johannesburg Meet
India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) summit: PM Modi urges democratic trio to lead push for global reform
G20 Summit: Modi holds bilateral talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, interacts with global leaders
No place for any double standards in fight against terrorism, says PM Modi at IBSA meet
PM Modi moots IBSA Fund for climate resilient agriculture at Johannesburg meet
PM Modi, South African Prez Ramaphosa push for enhanced trade, tech and Global South voice
UNSC reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: PM Modi at IBSA meet
Not An Option, But A Necessity: PM Modi Pushes For UNSC Reforms At IBSA Meet
PM Modi proposes establishing ‘IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance’ for IBSA forum nations India, Brazil and South Africa
Anti-Terror Coordination, Digital Innovation: PM Modi Suggests Steps To Boost IBSA Cooperation
IBSA leaders meet in Johannesburg,focus on global governance reforms and human-centric development
India-South Africa Partnership Gets Boost as PM Modi Meets President Ramaphosa
PM Modi Calls for Global Compact on AI to Prevent Misuse
G20 Summit: PM Modi calls for responsible AI use to tackle crime, deepfakes, and terror
