The candid interaction became an instant talking point in Japan, where Takaichi’s relaxed style stands in stark contrast to the typically rigid diplomatic image of her predecessors.
During the third session at the G20 Summit on Sunday, PM Modi cautioned against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising that critical technologies should be human-centric.
PM Modi had arrived in Johannesburg on Friday to participate in the G20 Summit. South Africa is holding the G20 Summit this year after the African Union became a member during India's presidency in 2023.
According to the MEA, PM Modi stressed that global governance institutions are far removed from 21st century realities. He also emphasised that IBSA's "potential to contribute to the development of safe, trustworthy and human-centric AI norms".
The 39-page document acknowledges the impact of rising geopolitical and geo-economic competition and instability, heightened conflicts and wars, and deepening inequality, increasing global economic uncertainty and fragmentation.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi arrived in Johannesburg for his three-day visit to South Africa to participate in the G20 Summit. He was received by Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, South Africa's Minister in the Presidency, upon arrival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted Kant's resignation. Kant is a retired 1980-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre.
The meeting between S Jaishankar and Wang Yi comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between India and China to address bilateral issues and regional challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s leadership in climate action, stating that the country, guided by its cultural values, was the first to fulfil its Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule. He emphasised that India is now accelerating towards even more ambitious targets.
G20 Summit 2024: The discussions focused on enhancing trade, defense, clean energy cooperation, and bolstering the strategic partnership between India and Australia.
While opening the bilateral meeting, President Lula of Brazil told PM Modi that a lot of things that they have tried to do in their G20 have been inspired by the G20 in India.
Federal police officers carried out five arrest warrants on Tuesday, the police said without providing any names, as well as three search and seizure warrants and other 15 precautionary measures. These included banning suspects from contacting others and forbidding them from leaving the country.
The latest meeting between both leaders after the two countries last month began implementing an agreement to end a military standoff in Ladakh and start disengagement.
G20 Summit: Both PM Modi and Macron explored opportunities to enhance defence collaboration, including joint military exercises and the development of cutting-edge defence technologies.
G20 Summit LIVE UPDATES: Lula highlighted the highest levels of armed conflicts since World War II, unprecedented forced displacements, devastating effects of extreme weather events, and deepening social, racial, and gender inequalities post-pandemic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday briefly interacted with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 summit in their first exchanges following the American presidential election. It is not immediately known what transpired between Modi and Biden.
PM Modi to hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders, including Giorgia Meloni, Keir Starmer, and Emmanuel Macron, during his Brazil visit for critical diplomatic discussions aimed at strengthening international cooperation and addressing global challenges.
The move comes two months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20 and follows months of pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow Ukraine's military to use US weapons to hit Russian military targets far from its border.
International Monetary Fund's First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath attended the Diamond Jubilee event at the Delhi School of Economics and said that India needs basic reforms, private investments, and revamping the education system.
Calling PM Modi one-third prime minister, Congress leader asked him about his stance on billionaire tax. He said PM Modi has a chance to show whether he stands with the common people, or with billionaires.
President Droupadi Murmu, during her budget session speech, hailed the work done by the Modi government and counted its achievements including Ram Mandir, G20, Atal Tunnel, Article 370 abrogation, managing corona, abolishing triple talaq among others.
In his interaction with Indian students in Dubai, the External Affairs Minister spoke on transformational changes in India with an impact on Indians abroad. He also highlighted India's numerous achievements, particularly during its G20 presidency, in building a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Li represented the Chinese side at the G20 virtual summt after President Xi Jinping chose the skip the event. His remarks only focused on development cooperation and did not touch upon the Israel-Hamas war, which was a prime topic of discussion for others.
PM Modi further expressed that there was common agreement among G20 leaders on various issues - including terrorism, deaths of civilians and humanitarian aid. He also conveyed his best wishes to Brazilian President Lula da Silva, who will take over the G20 presidency.
PM Modi said that insecurity and instability in West Asia is a matter of concern for all countries in the forum. This comes after Qatari mediators negotiated a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas in exchange for 50 hostages.