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RIO DE JANEIRO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met several world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and French President Emmanuel Macron, during the ongoing G20 Summit in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. The discussions focused on enhancing partnerships in defense, security, technology, and trade.
The Prime Minister also held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Additionally, he met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.
PM Modi’s Meeting Highlights
•Meeting with Joe Biden:
PM Modi described his interaction with US President Joe Biden as “always a delight,” sharing a picture of their meeting. The two leaders discussed key global and bilateral issues during the summit.
•Talks with Giorgia Meloni:
The Italian Prime Minister and PM Modi focused on strengthening ties in defense, technology, trade, and culture. They announced the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 to boost cooperation across various sectors.
•Interaction with Emmanuel Macron:
PM Modi congratulated Macron on hosting the Paris Olympics and discussed collaborations in space, energy, and Artificial Intelligence. The leaders emphasized enhancing people-to-people linkages and reviewed progress on initiatives launched during Macron’s visit to India earlier this year.
•Discussions with Keir Starmer:
The meeting highlighted cooperation in technology, green energy, and cultural linkages. The two leaders also stressed the need for a balanced Free Trade Agreement.
Key Takeaways from the Summit
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted strategic outcomes from PM Modi’s discussions with leaders. The meetings emphasized sustainable growth, emerging technologies, and trade as focal points for bilateral cooperation.
Upcoming Agenda
Brazil marks the second stop on PM Modi’s three-nation tour, which includes Nigeria and Guyana. Following the G20 Summit, he will travel to Guyana, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in over five decades.
