Archive · 22 Nov 2025
PM Modi Meets Australian Counterpart, Indian Tech Entrepreneurs in Johannesburg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in South Africa for the G20 Summit.
He met with the Australian Prime Minister to talk about their countries' friendship.
He also met with Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs and community members to encourage them to connect more with India.
This is the first time the G20 Summit is happening in Africa.
PM Modi met Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Johannesburg to review bilateral ties
Discussed progress in defence, critical minerals, trade, and people-to-people ties
Modi interacted with Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs and community members in South Africa
Called upon them to deepen engagement with India and promote Indian culture
This is the first G20 Summit held in Africa, with the African Union as a member
- Who
- PM Narendra Modi
- What
- Met with Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs in South Africa
- When
- November 21, 2023
- Where
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Why
- To discuss bilateral ties and encourage engagement with India
Strengthen Economic Ties
Focus on Defence and Security
Economic Cooperation
Strengthen Economic Ties
Both leaders emphasized the importance of boosting economic ties, including trade, investment, and critical minerals.
Focus on Defence and Security
They also highlighted the significance of defence and security cooperation.
- G20 Members
- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, UK, US, European Union, African Union
- G20 Summit Theme
- Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability
- India-Australia Relationship
- Comprehensive Strategic Partnership since 2020
Sources
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