The 18th G20 summit in New Delhi is set to continue its proceedings into its second day, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to engage in a series of key meetings and discussions with prominent world leaders.
Today, PM Modi will continue his diplomatic outreach with a number of bilateral meeting with these distinguished leaders:
Working Lunch with Emmanuel Macron: PM Modi is slated to be joined by the French President Emmanuel Macron for a working lunch. Discussions are likely to encompass critical topics such as climate change, global security, and avenues for bilateral cooperation.
One-on-One Meeting with Justin Trudeau: Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This meeting is poised to underscore the significance of India-Canada relations on the global stage, with discussions likely to span trade, technology, and shared values.
Engagements with Other Global Leaders: In addition to Macron and Trudeau, PM Modi has slated meetings with several other international leaders on his agenda for Sunday:
Azali Assoumani, President of Comoros: A meeting that aims to bolster the ties between India and Comoros.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Türkiye: Discussions will centre on bilateral ties.
Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates: Exploring opportunities to enhance India-UAE relations and mutual interests.
Yoon Suk Yeol, President of South Korea: Fostering closer diplomatic and trade relations.
Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria: Strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria.
Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, President of Brazil: Exploring avenues for collaboration in various sectors.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Union: Highlighting the importance of India-European Union relations.
Charles Michel, President of the European Council: Discussions concerning India’s role in global governance and cooperation with the European Union.
These meetings are anticipated to play a pivotal role in shaping the course of global diplomacy, addressing critical challenges faced by nations worldwide, and strengthening international cooperation.
As the G20 summit progresses, leaders from around the world are expected to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for global collaboration under the theme “One Earth, One Family, One Future.” The summit’s discussions hold the potential to pave the way for concrete actions addressing the world’s most pressing issues, from climate change to economic resilience and sustainable development. In a short while, PM Modi will be joined by world leaders, at the Bharat Mandapam. Earlier in the morning, PM Modi and other world leaders visited Rajghat, to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.