Prime Minister participated today in the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by the President of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg. This was Prime Minister’s 12th participation in G20 Summits. Prime Minister addressed both the sessions of the opening day of the Summit. He thanked President Ramaphosa for his warm hospitality and for successfully hosting the Summit.
Addressing the Opening Session on "Inclusive and sustainable economic growth leaving no one behind”, Prime Minister appreciated the work done by the group under the South African presidency in the areas of skilled migration, tourism, food security, AI, digital economy, innovation and women empowerment. In the process, he noted that some of the historic decisions taken during the New Delhi Summit have been carried forward. Prime Minister emphasized that it was time to look at new parameters of development, one which addressed imbalance of growth and over exploitation of nature, particularly when the G20 Summit was being held for the first time in Africa. In this context, he noted that the idea of "Integral Humanism” based on India’s civilizational wisdom must be explored. Integral Humanism, he expanded, takes a holistic view of humans, society and nature and that is how harmony between progress and planet could be achieved.
Elaborating India’s approach to growth, development and well-being for all, Prime Minister proposed six ideas for the G20 to consider. They are:
* Creation of a G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository: This would harness collective wisdom of humanity for the benefit of future generations.
* Creation of a G20 Africa Skills Multiplier: This program would aim to create a pool of one million certified trainers for skilling the youth in Africa. This would create local capacities and foster long-term development in the continent
* Creation of a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team: This would comprise healthcare experts from each of the G20 countries and could be deployed to deal with global health challenges in any part of the world.
* Establish a G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership: Through this program satellite data of G-20 Space agencies would be made available to developing countries for agriculture, fisheries, disaster management, among other activities.
* Creation of a G20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative: This initiative would foster recycling, urban mining, second-life battery projects and innovation of various types, and help in strengthening supply chain security, and develop cleaner pathways of development.
- Creation of a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug Terror Nexus: This would address drug trafficking and break the drug-terror economy.
Prime Minister also addressed a session on "A Resilient World- G20 Contribution to Disaster Risk Reduction; Climate Change; Just Energy Transition; Food Systems”. He appreciated that the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group initiated by India is being taken forward. He noted that the approach to disaster resilience should be "development-centric”, rather than "response-centric” as exemplified in the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure set up by India. Prime Minister called for greater collective action on climate agenda to strengthen food security. In this context, he noted the value of millets in promoting nutritional security and environmental sustainability. Highlighting the Deccan Principles on Food Security adopted during India’s presidency, he noted that such an approach should become the basis for creating a G20 roadmap on food security. He also called upon developed countries to meet their climate action commitments on providing affordable finance and technology to developing countries in a time bound manner.
Prime Minister sought greater voice for the Global South in global governance structures. In the context, he noted that the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of G20 in New Delhi Summit was a major step forward and this inclusive spirit must also be taken beyond G20. Full remarks of Prime Minister in the two sessions may be seen here [Session 1; Session 2]
Spoke at the first session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, which focussed on inclusive and sustainable growth. With Africa hosting the G20 Summit for the first time, NOW is the right moment for us to revisit our development parameters and focus on growth that is… pic.twitter.com/AxHki7WegR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
I proposed a few actionables to realise our dream of all-round growth. First among them is the creation of a G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository. India has a rich history in this regard. This will help us pass on our collective wisdom to further good health and wellbeing.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
Africa’s progress is vital for global progress. India has always stood in solidarity with Africa. I am proud of the fact that it was during India’s G20 Presidency that the African Union became a permanent G20 member. Taking forward this spirit, India proposes a G20–Africa Skills…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
India proposes the setting up of a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team. We are stronger when we work together in the face of health emergencies and natural disasters. Our effort should be to create teams of trained medical experts from fellow G20 nations who are ready for rapid…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
To overcome the challenge of drug trafficking, especially the spread of extremely dangerous substances like fentanyl, India proposes a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–Terror Nexus. Let us weaken the wretched drug-terror economy!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
The second session at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg focussed on building a resilient world in the face of disasters, climate change and ensuring energy transitions that are just as well as robust food systems. India has been actively working on all these fronts, building a… pic.twitter.com/Iqvh81CxUj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
India believes that key global challenges can be solved with strong global cooperation. This is what made India establish the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group during our G20 Presidency. When it comes to disaster resilience, the approach has to be development centric not only…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
Proposed the setting up of a G20 Open Satellite Data Partnership whereby satellite data and analysis from G20 space agencies can be made more accessible for countries of the Global South.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
India is fully committed to sustainability and clean energy, which is why we propose a G20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative to promote recycling, urban mining, second-life batteries and related innovations.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
One of the most adverse effects of climate change is on our agriculture sector, thus impacting food security. In this regard, highlighted how India is addressing these challenges through the world’s largest food security and nutrition support programme, the world’s largest health…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
