Fri Nov 21 02:09:14 UTC 2025: Headline: Modi Attends G20 Summit in South Africa, Champions ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’
Johannesburg, South Africa – November 21, 2025 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg today for the first-ever G20 Summit held on the African continent. The three-day visit, at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, will see Modi advocate for India’s vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – “One Earth, One Family, One Future” – on the global stage.
“This is a particularly special Summit as it is being held in Africa,” Modi posted on X. “Various global issues will be discussed there. Will be meeting various world leaders during the Summit.”
The summit’s theme of “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability” will build upon the outcomes of previous summits in New Delhi (India) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to participate in all three sessions, focusing on inclusive and sustainable economic growth, disaster risk reduction, climate change, just energy transitions, food systems, critical minerals, decent work, and artificial intelligence.
On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with various world leaders and participate in the sixth IBSA Summit. He is also scheduled to engage with the large Indian diaspora in South Africa.
This summit marks the fourth consecutive G20 gathering held in the Global South, following presidencies held by Indonesia, India, and Brazil. India’s previous presidency in 2023 saw the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20. The G20 members represent 85% of the global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population.
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