Indian leader Narendra Modi wrapped up his South Africa visit after participating in the G20 gathering held in Johannesburg, where he engaged with multiple international figures during the two-day conference. His bilateral discussions featured conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, among others.
During his address, Modi advocated for technology frameworks centered on human needs rather than financial interests, highlighting his nation's achievements in digital payments and space programs. He announced that India will host an artificial intelligence summit in February 2026 under a Sanskrit theme emphasizing universal welfare. The premier urged G20 members to establish international protocols for workforce mobility to support youth employment.
Summit participants adopted a declaration covering disaster preparedness, sustainable debt management, and energy transition strategies, marking the first time African soil hosted this annual economic forum.
During his address, Modi advocated for technology frameworks centered on human needs rather than financial interests, highlighting his nation's achievements in digital payments and space programs. He announced that India will host an artificial intelligence summit in February 2026 under a Sanskrit theme emphasizing universal welfare. The premier urged G20 members to establish international protocols for workforce mobility to support youth employment.
Summit participants adopted a declaration covering disaster preparedness, sustainable debt management, and energy transition strategies, marking the first time African soil hosted this annual economic forum.
