Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting with the outgoing US President Joe Biden during the G20 Summit, which took place in Brazil. The Prime Minister shared pictures of their meeting on his X (formerly Twitter) account, giving a glimpse of their interaction.
This meeting happened as part of PM Modi’s ongoing visit to Brazil, which is the second stop in his three-country tour. His visit includes stops in Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. The Prime Minister is traveling across these countries from November 16 to November 21, 2024. This tour is an important part of strengthening India’s relationships with these nations and engaging in international discussions.
PM Modi Meets Global Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met several global leaders, including outgoing US President Joe Biden, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, ahead of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
PM Modi arrived in Brazil early on Monday to take part in the high-profile G20 Summit, scheduled for November 18 and 19. Upon his arrival, he expressed his gratitude to Brazilian President Lula for the warm welcome and shared his excitement for the upcoming summit discussions.
During his visit, Modi was seen shaking hands with President Biden, and they took their seats alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was also present at the event.
Before heading to the summit, Modi completed a productive visit to Nigeria. Upon his arrival in Brazil, the local people greeted him with traditional Sanskrit chants, highlighting the warm reception from the Brazilian public.
With @POTUS Joe Biden at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Always a delight to meet him.@JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/Z1zGYIVEhm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024Looking forward to the proceedings at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Thankful to President Lula for the warm welcome.@LulaOficial pic.twitter.com/VnklRnWxWN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024A wonderful interaction with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. @LawrenceWongST pic.twitter.com/ukMEVEZoLI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024Met UN Secretary General Mr. António Guterres at the Rio G20 Summit.@antonioguterres pic.twitter.com/mTeFXDCs3d
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to the people of Brazil for their warm welcome. On X, he shared, “Deeply touched by the warm and lively welcome from the Indian community upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Their energy reflects the affection that binds us across continents.”
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PM Modi’s Third Visit to Brazil
Prime Minister Modi is visiting Brazil for the third time, following his participation in the BRICS Summits in 2014 and 2019. In 2023, India hosted the G20 Summit in New Delhi, where it achieved a major diplomatic milestone by uniting global leaders to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the New Delhi Declaration.
As the G20 chair, India also played a key role in bringing the 55-member African Union into the group, further solidifying its influence as a representative of the Global South.
This year’s G20 Summit, hosted by Brazil, is themed “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.” It will focus on social inclusion, poverty reduction, sustainable development, and global governance reforms.
Ahead of his departure from Nigeria, PM Modi emphasized that Brazil has continued India’s legacy. He expressed his eagerness to engage in productive discussions aligned with the vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future” and to strengthen bilateral ties with various leaders.
At the 2023 New Delhi Summit, India highlighted key global issues like hunger, poverty, and the need for reforms in global governance, which resonate with Brazil’s G20 priorities. India also launched the Empowerment of Women Working Group, marking its inaugural session this year, to promote women-led development within the G20 framework.
PM Modi’s Historic Visit to Guyana
After attending the Brazil G20 Summit, PM Modi will visit Guyana from November 19 to 21, at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This visit will mark the first time in over 50 years that an Indian Prime Minister has traveled to Guyana.
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FAQs
Q.1. What is the purpose of PM Modi’s visit to Brazil?
Ans. PM Modi is attending the G20 Summit in Brazil to engage in global discussions on social inclusion, sustainable development, and global governance reforms.
Q.2. Who did PM Modi meet during the G20 Summit?
Ans. PM Modi met several global leaders, including US President Joe Biden, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Q.3. What is the theme of this year’s G20 Summit in Brazil?
.Ans. The theme is “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,” focusing on poverty reduction, sustainable development, and global governance reforms.
Q.4. Why is PM Modi’s visit to Guyana significant?
Ans. PM Modi’s visit to Guyana, scheduled for November 19-21, marks the first time in over 50 years that an Indian Prime Minister has visited the country.
Q.5. What diplomatic milestone did India achieve at the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi?
Ans. India achieved a major diplomatic feat by uniting global leaders to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict and including the African Union in the G20.
