Strengthening Global Partnerships Across Defence, Green Energy, and Innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic engagements at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro showcased India’s rising influence on the global stage. With a series of high-profile bilateral meetings, PM Modi reinforced India’s commitment to fostering sustainability, innovation, and robust international collaborations.
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India-France: Strengthening Strategic Ties
PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron took significant steps to enhance the India-France Strategic Partnership. The discussions revolved around:
- Space, AI, and Energy: Key areas of future collaboration.
- Strengthening Indo-Pacific stability and trade ties.
- Modi lauded France’s successful hosting of the Paris Olympics, calling his interaction with Macron “a matter of immense joy.”
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Macron, in turn, described the partnership as “rich and multifaceted,” emphasizing progress on initiatives launched during his January visit to India.
Key Bilateral Meetings: Focus Areas
The summit saw PM Modi holding discussions with several world leaders, addressing a wide range of sectors from renewable energy to cultural exchanges.
| Leader | Country | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Macron | France | Space, energy, AI, Indo-Pacific, trade. |
| Keir Starmer | UK | Technology, green energy, security, Free Trade Agreement (FTA). |
| Giorgia Meloni | Italy | Defence, security, cultural and educational exchanges. |
| Prabowo Subianto | Indonesia | Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, commerce, security. |
| Luís Montenegro | Portugal | Renewable energy, green hydrogen, defence, economic ties. |
| Jonas Gahr Støre | Norway | Blue economy, innovation, Arctic Policy, renewable energy. |
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Sustainability and Innovation Take Centre Stage
PM Modi’s talks with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted India’s Arctic Policy and investments in renewable energy, blue economy, and green hydrogen. Similarly, discussions with Portuguese PM Luís Montenegro focused on green technologies, expanding defense partnerships, and strengthening people-to-people ties.
In a nod to Italy, the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 was lauded as a framework for elevating bilateral cooperation in defence and technology.
Strengthening Economic Linkages
The India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was a major focus during Modi’s meeting with British PM Keir Starmer. The two leaders discussed the need for a balanced FTA to enhance trade and cultural linkages.
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India’s role in global commerce was further underscored in talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Both nations committed to improving ties in pharmaceuticals, security, and healthcare to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Global Food Security and Poverty Eradication
PM Modi’s meeting with IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath showcased India’s success in reducing hunger and poverty.
Gopinath described India’s initiatives as “models for global learning.” Modi reaffirmed India’s dedication to promoting food security and sustainable development.
A Vision for Multilateralism
Interactions with UN Secretary General António Guterres and European Union President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized India’s commitment to the Global South and efforts to build a stable international order. Modi reiterated the need for inclusive multilateralism to address shared global challenges.
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India’s Global Leadership
PM Modi’s dynamic diplomacy at the G20 Rio Summit reflected India’s growing stature as a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships. From fostering economic growth to promoting green technologies, India demonstrated its commitment to a sustainable and equitable global future.
Through these impactful dialogues, India continues to solidify its role as a key player on the world stage, championing initiatives that balance economic development with environmental responsibility.
