Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of a number of international locations, together with these from Italy, Indonesia, Norway, Portugal, Egypt and South Korea on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and mentioned methods to enhance and strengthen bilateral ties. Modi additionally met Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath and European Union (EU) President Ursula von der Leyen.
Modi, who arrived within the Brazilian metropolis on Sunday after concluding a two-day journey to Nigeria, on Monday met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and mentioned methods to deepen ties in defence, safety, commerce and know-how.
“Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred round deepening ties in defence, safety, commerce and know-how. We additionally talked about tips on how to enhance cooperation in tradition, training and different such areas. India-Italy friendship can tremendously contribute to a greater planet,” Modi mentioned in a submit on X.
The Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) additionally posted on X in regards to the assembly. “Strategic Partnership going robust! … Each leaders welcomed the India-Italy Joint Strategic Motion Plan 2025-29 to additional elevate and provides impetus to the longstanding India-Italy bilateral ties,” the MEA added.
Stating that it’s all the time a “nice pleasure” to satisfy Modi, Meloni too termed the assembly as a “valuable alternative” for dialogue that allowed the 2 international locations “to reaffirm our widespread dedication to advance the India-Italy strategic partnership” with the announcement of the motion plan.
In a submit on X, she mentioned the 2 leaders collectively expressed want to proceed working collectively to additional deepen the bilateral partnership for the advantage of the economies and residents of each nations. Modi additionally met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and mentioned methods to enhance ties in safety, well being care.
“Delighted to satisfy President Prabowo Subianto throughout the G20 Summit in Brazil. This 12 months is particular as we’re marking 75 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic relations. Our talks focussed on bettering ties in commerce, safety, healthcare, prescription drugs and extra,” Modi mentioned in a submit on X, together with photos of the 2 leaders.
“Commemorating 75 years of heat and pleasant ties! … The prime minister congratulated President Prabowo and warranted him of India’s full help. Each leaders mentioned methods to work collectively for additional strengthening the India-Indonesia Complete Strategic Partnership, in present domains in addition to develop it to newer areas, the MEA mentioned on X.
The talks throughout Modi’s assembly with Portugal Prime Minister Luis Montenegro focussed on including extra vigour to the financial linkages between the 2 international locations.
“Had an excellent assembly with the Prime Minister of Portugal Luis Montenegro. India cherishes the long-standing ties with Portugal. Our talks focussed on including extra vigour to our financial linkages. Sectors like renewable power and inexperienced hydrogen supply many alternatives for collaboration. We additionally talked about robust defence relations, people-to-people linkages and different such topics,” Modi mentioned on X.
The MEA submit on X in regards to the assembly mentioned: “Either side deliberated on additional strengthening India-Portugal bilateral ties, together with in areas of the financial system, renewable power, defence and folks to individuals ties & cooperation in multilateral fora.”
Modi additionally met his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Retailer on the sidelines of the summit.
“The assembly with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Retailer was wonderful. Our Arctic Coverage has led to additional cementing of India-Norway bilateral relations. We talked about how funding linkages between our nations can enhance, significantly in renewable power, inexperienced hydrogen and the blue financial system. Nearer cooperation in sectors like innovation and analysis had been additionally mentioned,” he mentioned on X.
The MEA mentioned the assembly explored “new avenues to strengthen India-Norway ties. … Discussions targeted on methods to deepen India-Norway bilateral relations, significantly in commerce and financial cooperation after the signing of India-EFTA-TEPA. The leaders additionally exchanged views on geopolitical points.”
“With the brand new EFTA-India Free Commerce Settlement, there are new prospects for cooperation and job creation between India and Norway,” mentioned Retailer on X and added, he mentioned “the widespread pursuits of free commerce between our two international locations, and the warfare in Ukraine and within the Center East.”
In the course of the summit, Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath additionally met Modi.
“Nice to satisfy Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the G20 Summit in Rio. He conveyed the numerous successes of India in lowering starvation and poverty. Quite a few inventive initiatives for the world to be taught from,” the India-born economist mentioned on X.
Modi replied to her submit, saying, “India stands dedicated to selling meals safety and eliminating poverty. We’ll construct on our successes and harness our collective energy and sources to make sure a brighter future for all.”
Earlier within the day, Modi met US President Joe Biden and briefly interacted with him. It isn’t instantly identified what transpired between the 2 leaders.
Modi additionally interacted with a number of world leaders, together with these from Brazil, Singapore and Spain, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Monday.
Additional posting on X, Modi termed as “nice” his interplay with Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and mentioned it was a “pleasure to work together” with President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol.
After his assembly with von der Leyen, Modi posted on X, “Met @EU_Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. India will hold working carefully with the EU for international good.”
