New Delhi, September 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. He met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
The meeting with Trudeau focused on ways to enhance trade and investment between India and Canada. The two leaders also discussed the situation in Ukraine and agreed on the need for a peaceful resolution.
The meeting with Macron was more wide-ranging, covering issues such as the global economy, digital regulation, and climate change. Macron praised India's G20 presidency and emphasized the importance of the India-France partnership.
The meeting with Sunak was brief, but the two leaders discussed ways to deepen economic ties between India and the UK. Sunak also expressed his interest in visiting India in the near future.
The Prime Minister's bilateral meetings were an opportunity to discuss a range of important issues with world leaders. They also highlighted India's growing role on the global stage.
In addition to the bilateral meetings, the Prime Minister also addressed the G20 Summit plenary session. He spoke about the need for a strong and united G20 to address the challenges facing the world today. He also called for greater cooperation on issues such as climate change, terrorism, and economic development.
The G20 Summit was a successful event for India. It showcased India's growing economic and political clout and its commitment to global cooperation. The Prime Minister's bilateral meetings were an important part of this success.
Here are some of the key points that were discussed in the bilateral meetings:
- Trade and investment: The Prime Minister and his counterparts discussed ways to enhance trade and investment between their countries. They also discussed the need to create a more conducive environment for businesses to operate in.
- Economy: The leaders discussed the global economic outlook and the need to take steps to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. They also discussed the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the global economy.
- Climate change: The leaders agreed on the need to take urgent action to address climate change. They discussed ways to promote clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Digital regulation: The leaders discussed the need for international cooperation on digital regulation. They also discussed the need to ensure that digital technologies are used for good and not for harm.
- Security: The leaders discussed the need to maintain peace and security in the world. They also discussed the threat of terrorism and the need to strengthen cooperation to combat it.
The bilateral meetings were an important opportunity for the Prime Minister to strengthen India's ties with other countries and to promote India's interests on the global stage.
