JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where the two leaders discussed various aspects of the rapidly growing partnership between India and the Netherlands, including innovation, technology, and energy.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Met Mr. Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Government of the Netherlands, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The bilateral partnership between our nations is growing rapidly in areas like water resources, innovation, technology and energy. We will keep working to deepen trade and investment linkages in the times to come.”
PM Modi met several world leaders during the summit engagements. Earlier, he held a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, during which both leaders reviewed the status of their partnership and discussed expanding cooperation in commerce, cultural exchanges, investment, technology, skilling, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals.
Following the meeting, PM Modi posted on X, “Had an excellent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. We reviewed the full range of the India-South Africa partnership, especially in boosting linkages of commerce, culture, investment and diversifying cooperation in technology, skilling, AI, critical minerals and more. Congratulated President Ramaphosa for South Africa’s successful G20 Presidency.”
Other leaders PM Modi engaged with included UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, and Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
After meeting the British Prime Minister, PM Modi wrote on X, “It was wonderful meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Johannesburg. This year has brought new energy to the India-UK partnership and we will keep driving it forward across many domains.”
He also noted having a “great exchange of views” with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and said the two nations aim “to diversify bilateral cooperation.” PM Modi added that he was “delighted” to meet President Macron, saying they “had an engaging exchange on different issues. India-France ties remain a force for global good!”
His interaction with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, their second meeting this year, was described by PM Modi as “indicative of the strong momentum in our Special Strategic Partnership.” Both sides discussed further avenues to expand economic and investment collaboration.
After meeting the Brazilian President, PM Modi stated, “India and Brazil will continue to work closely to boost trade and cultural linkages for the benefit of our people.”
A “very productive” discussion also took place with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Ahead of the main G20 session, PM Modi interacted with several other leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Sharing a ‘Family Photo’ from the summit, PM Modi said on X, “Together, we reaffirm our shared commitment to global progress and prosperity.”
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