PM Modi Holds Talks With World Leaders On Sidelines Of G20 Summit To Boost Ties | Watch

Last Updated:November 19, 2024, 13:28 IST

On sidelines of G20 Summit, PM Modi on Monday interacted with several world leaders, including from US, UK Italy, Singapore and Spain, among other nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of several countries on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. (Image: X/@narendramodi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Brazil to participate in the G20 Summit, on Monday interacted with several world leaders, including those from the US, Italy, France, Spain and Singapore, and discussed ways to improve and strengthen ties.

The Prime Minister was warmly received by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is hosting the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

PM Modi Meets Biden

PM Modi also met outgoing US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil and shared a picture of their meeting on his X account. “Always a delight to meet him," PM Modi said while sharing the picture. A video surfaced online, showing the two leaders shaking hands during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

PM Modi Meets UK’s Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday, during which he expressed eagerness to work closely in areas such as technology, green energy, security, innovation and technology.

PM Modi Meets Italian PM Meloni

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. He remarked, “India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet."

“Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. We also discussed ways to boost cooperation in culture, education, and other such areas. India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet," PM Modi shared on social media platform X.

PM Modi Meets French President Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday and discussed ways to keep working closely in sectors such as space, energy and AI.

The Prime Minister also complimented the French president on France’s successful hosting of the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in Paris earlier this year.

“It is always a matter of immense joy to meet my friend, President Emmanuel Macron," Modi said in a post on X.

PM Modi Meets Singapore Counterpart Lawrence Wong

The Prime Minister also had a wonderful interaction with his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong. “A wonderful interaction with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro," PM Modi posted on X.

PM Modi Meets Spanish President Pedro Sanchez

The Prime Minister also met Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, who travelled to India on an official visit last month. “From Vadodara to Rio, the interactions continue! A lovely interaction with the President of the Government of Spain, Mr. Pedro Sánchez," Modi posted on X.

PM Modi On Global South At G20

In an address on the first day of the G20 Summit on Monday, PM Modi said the countries of the Global South are most adversely impacted by the food, fuel and fertilizer crisis caused by global conflicts, and G20 must focus on addressing the challenges.

The leaders of the influential grouping are expected to deliberate on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the situation in Gaza.

(With agency inputs)

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