PM Modi’s BIG statement after meeting France’s Emmanuel Macron on sidelines of G20 Summit: ‘Force for…’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

In his post on

I was delighted to meet President Macron during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. We had a pleasant exchange of ideas on different topics. India-France ties continue to be a force for global good!@EmmanuelMacron pic.twitter.com/SZap6iGAWR

—Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 22 November 2025

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi said that global development parameters need to be re-evaluated, especially as the African continent hosts the G20 for the first time.

Prime Minister Modi said India’s civilizational values, especially the principle of Integral Humanism, offer a way forward.

In a post on

He spoke at the first session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, which focuses on inclusive and sustainable growth. With Africa hosting the G20 Summit for the first time, NOW is the right moment for us to reexamine our development parameters and focus on growth. pic.twitter.com/AxHki7WegR

—Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 22 November 2025

“I have proposed several actionable recommendations to realize our dream of multifaceted growth. The first of these is the creation of the G20 Global Traditional Knowledge Repository. India has a rich history in this regard. This will help us impart our collective wisdom for better health and prosperity. Africa’s progress is vital for global progress. India has always stood in solidarity with Africa. I am proud that India became a permanent G20 member of the African Union during its G20 Presidency. Carrying this spirit forward, India will continue to support G20-Africa Skills “Our common goal should be to create 1 million certified trainers in Africa within the next decade,” he suggests the Multiplier Initiative.