Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a three-day visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, starting today, to participate in the G20 Summit. The visit, scheduled from November 21 to 23, will see PM Modi underscore India's pivotal role on the global stage. This marks the fourth consecutive G20 Summit to be hosted in a developing country, highlighting the increasing engagement and significance of developing nations in global dialogues, while the summit will bring together heads of state and delegations from numerous countries, all aiming to foster cooperation and find solutions to various pressing global challenges.
India's Vision and the Global Agenda
During the summit, Prime Minister Modi is set to present India's perspective on the G20 agenda. India's vision is centered on inclusive development, sustainable progress, and the creation of an equitable global future. This platform offers India a crucial opportunity to articulate its priorities and concerns before world leaders, including amplifying the voice of developing nations. India has consistently advocated for global cooperation and multilateralism, and this summit serves as a vital occasion to advance these principles. The discussions will cover a wide array of topics, reflecting the complex. And interconnected nature of today's world, where India's insights are increasingly valued.
Addressing Key Sessions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address all three significant sessions of the G20 Summit in South Africa, while these sessions will feature in-depth discussions on diverse themes related to the global economy, environment, and future technologies. Each session is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to resolving global challenges, and. India is expected to contribute actively to these deliberations, offering practical solutions and collaborative strategies. The Prime Minister's participation in all sessions underscores India's commitment to engaging deeply with the global agenda.
Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth: Leaving No One Behind
The first session's theme is 'Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Leaving No One Behind'. In this session, Prime Minister Modi will articulate India's stance on critical issues such as building economies, the role of trade, financing for development, and the burden of debt. This session will focus on how economic growth can be made more equitable and durable, ensuring that all segments of society and all nations can benefit, while key discussion points will include enhancing trade opportunities for developing countries, securing adequate financing for development initiatives, and exploring ways to alleviate the growing debt burden. India firmly believes that true progress is only achievable when it's inclusive. And doesn't leave anyone behind, fostering a more balanced global economic landscape.
A Dynamic World – G20's Contribution
The second session is themed 'A Dynamic World – G20's Contribution'. Discussions in this session will encompass disaster risk reduction, climate change, just energy transition, and food systems. Prime Minister Modi will highlight the G20's crucial role in addressing these global challenges. The main focus areas will include fostering global cooperation to mitigate the increasing impact of disasters, collective efforts to combat the effects of climate change, ensuring a just transition from fossil fuels to clean energy sources, and building strong systems to guarantee global food security. India has consistently demonstrated its commitment and efforts in these areas, advocating for a balanced approach that considers both development needs and environmental sustainability.
A Fair and Equitable Future for All
The third session is dedicated to 'A Fair and Equitable Future for All'. This session will dive into into forward-looking topics such as critical mineral components, excellent work, and Artificial Intelligence, while prime Minister Modi will emphasize global cooperation and ensuring equitable access in these emerging sectors. Important aspects of this session will include securing the supply chains of critical minerals and ensuring their accessibility for all nations, discussing skill development and job creation opportunities for the future workforce, and establishing a global framework for the ethical and equitable use of Artificial Intelligence, while india maintains that the benefits of technological advancements should be shared by all and utilized for human welfare, preventing digital divides and ensuring responsible innovation.
On the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with several other heads of state. These meetings will provide opportunities to strengthen India's relationships with various. Countries and discuss issues of mutual interest, fostering deeper diplomatic ties. On top of that, PM Modi will participate in the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Leaders meeting, which is being hosted by South Africa, while iBSA is a significant platform for cooperation among developing countries, and PM Modi's participation in this meeting will underscore India's commitment to promoting South-South cooperation. This gathering will further enhance economic, social, and political collaboration. Among the member states, reinforcing their collective voice on global issues.
Bilateral Meetings and IBSA Leaders Meeting
This summit will serve as a critical platform to foster collective efforts in confronting global challenges and building a more stable, prosperous, and equitable world order. Prime Minister Modi's participation reinforces India's aspirations for global leadership and its unwavering commitment to international cooperation and shared progress.
