PM Modi in G-20: PM Modi and Georgia Meloni met at the ongoing G-20 summit in South Africa. A video of the meeting has also surfaced, showing the two leaders warmly greeting each other.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived at the ongoing G-20 summit in South Africa, met with leaders from various countries. South African President Ramaphosa greeted him with folded hands at the G-20 summit in Johannesburg. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni then greeted PM Modi with folded hands and a namaste. A video of the two leaders joking and laughing during the meeting has also surfaced.

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In addition to Meloni, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met with politicians from several countries. He met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two shared a warm embrace, with Silva patting PM Modi on the back. PM Modi also met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, embracing him. PM Modi addressed a session of the G20 Summit.

Discussion on relations between Italy and India

Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India-Italy's bilateral relations during their meeting. Issues related to security, trade, technology, and energy were central to the meeting. The Ukraine crisis, climate change, and global trade were also discussed in detail. Modi and Meloni's meeting at this G20 summit was positive. Previously, PM Modi met the Italian Prime Minister in June 2025 during the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. There, the two leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation and ties between India and Italy. In September, PM Modi described the Italian Prime Minister as an extraordinary politician. He also described Meloni's autobiography as "Mann Ki Baat," or "Thoughts from the Heart."

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Italian PM Meloni's autobiography is titled "I Am Georgia." In the preface to the book, PM Modi emphasized the strong ties between India and Italy, based on shared cultural values: the preservation of heritage, the power of community, and the celebration of womanhood as an inspiration. The Italian Prime Minister shared a photo of PM Modi congratulating him on his 75th birthday. Meloni expressed support for the success of the AI ​​Impact Summit to be hosted by India in 2026.

US President Donald Trump is not attending the G-20 summit. The Russian President is also not attending. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also absent from the summit. PM Modi will meet with several world leaders.

Why is this G20 special for India?

This G-20 summit is crucial for India. It was under India's presidency in 2023 that Africa was made a part of the G-20. This is the first time the G-20 summit is being held in Africa. In the absence of the US, Russia, and China, India is a prominent figure at this summit.