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February 11, 2026 5:57 PM

India leading initiator in addressing key challenges facing Global South: SA envoy

Highlighting that India is not only a leading voice but a leading initiator in addressing key challenges of the Global South, South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Wednesday lauded the role played by India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in consistently voicing concerns of the developing nations on global platforms. "Since the attainment of its independence, even prior to that, India has been fully immersed in the Global South and providing leadership. We saw that more rece...

December 18, 2025 4:49 PM

India and Ethiopia Deepen Bilateral Ties With Key Sector Agreements

India and Ethiopia on Tuesday upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership and signed eight agreements after high-level talks in Addis Ababa during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on December 16–17, 2025. The visit is part of his three-nation tour that also includes Jordan and Oman. PM Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali reviewed political, economic and strategic cooperation and discussed key regional and global developments. The Prime Minister’s first bilat...

November 23, 2025 11:15 PM

India, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation in economy and security

India and South Korea on Sunday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including the economy, defence, and technology, during talks on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed ways to enhance economic, cultural, and security ties, as well as people-to-people exchanges. PM Modi highlighted South Korea’s advanced shipbuilding capabilities and ongoing collaboration frameworks in future-ori...

November 22, 2025 10:24 PM

PM Modi pushes inclusive growth at G20 Johannesburg Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on Saturday, marking his 12th appearance at a G20 Summit. Addressing both sessions on the opening day, he thanked President Ramaphosa for his warm hospitality and the successful organisation of the event. Speaking at the session on “Inclusive and sustainable economic growth leaving no one behind”, he lauded the South African presidency for advancing work on...

November 22, 2025 5:55 PM

PM Modi holds ‘very productive’ talks with UN chief Guterres on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that he had a “very productive conversation” with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The Prime Minister posted on X, saying: “A very productive conversation with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the G20 Johannesburg Summit.” The meeting came after India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Guterres in New York o...

November 21, 2025 3:25 PM

South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Key priorities

Guided by the African philosophy of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – South Africa, the current G20 President, has adopted an ambitious theme for its presidency: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” This comes at a time when the world is grappling with multiple overlapping crises, including climate change, rising inequality, debt distress, geopolitical instability and stalled progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the UN warning that only 12% of SDG targets are...

November 21, 2025 3:00 PM

G20: From crisis forum to premier platform for global economic governance

The Group of Twenty (G20) has evolved into one of the world’s most influential platform for international economic cooperation, shaping policies that affect more than 80% of the global economy. Established in 1999 in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis, the forum began as a platform for finance ministers and central bank governors to discuss global financial stability. Over the years, its mandate has expanded dramatically to cover issues such as climate change, sustainable development,...

November 21, 2025 1:13 PM

Explained: G20’s expanded role in global economic governance

The Group of Twenty (G20) continues to play a central role in promoting international economic stability and shaping collective responses to global challenges. Established in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, the G20 has since broadened its mandate to cover a wide range of socio-economic issues. Its agenda now includes trade, climate change, sustainable development, agriculture, energy, environment, health, and anti-corruption. Re...

September 8, 2025 4:47 PM

India’s unemployment rate lowest among G20 nations, says Mansukh Mandaviya citing WEF

India’s unemployment rate stands at just 2 per cent, the lowest among G20 countries, Union Minister for Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday, citing the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. Speaking at the signing of MoUs between the Ministry of Labour & Employment and Mentor Together and Quikr in New Delhi, Dr. Mandaviya said India’s rapid economic growth has been accompanied by employment generation across sectors, supported by enabling government s...

July 18, 2025 12:13 PM

US eyes ‘back to basics’ revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year

The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump administration's plans said. Washington has scaled back its participation this year, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 finance chiefs' meeting that started in Durban, South Africa, on Thursday, his second absence from an event this year. Experts and administration sources say the abs...