Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of high-level bilateral discussions on Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, engaging with global leaders to strengthen India’s strategic partnerships and advance shared priorities.
During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi highlighted the growing resilience and global relevance of the India–France partnership. Calling the interaction “engaging,” the Prime Minister said the relationship between the two nations continues to serve as “a force for global good.” The leaders are understood to have reviewed ongoing cooperation in defence, space, clean energy, and emerging technologies.
Delighted to meet President Macron during the Johannesburg G20 Summit. We had an engaging exchange on different issues. India–France ties remain a force for global good!@EmmanuelMacron pic.twitter.com/SZap6iGAWR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
PM Modi met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, their second interaction this year. The discussion focused on expanding economic collaboration, boosting investments, and exploring new avenues for industrial cooperation. “We exchanged perspectives to further deepen our economic and investment linkages,” Modi noted after the meeting.
Had a wonderful meeting with President Mr. Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea during the Johannesburg G20 Summit. This is our second meeting this year, indicative of the strong momentum in our Special Strategic Partnership. We exchanged perspectives to further deepen our… pic.twitter.com/LBiOcLPwqV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
PM Modi also met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The leaders reviewed the growing partnership between India and Brazil, with a particular focus on expanding trade exchanges and enhancing cultural collaboration.
It is always a delight to meet President Lula. India and Brazil will continue to work closely to boost trade and cultural linkages for the benefit of our people.@LulaOficial pic.twitter.com/9VWbpERHAd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
Earlier in the day, addressing the broader context of the G20 Summit, hosted in Africa for the first time, the Prime Minister called for a re-evaluation of global development frameworks. He said that conventional parameters no longer adequately reflect the needs of the Global South.
