On Friday, world leaders met at the 2019 G20 summit that is being currently held at Osaka, Japan. Here is an overview of the bilateral meetings that Prime Minister Modi with several world leaders
USA
The Prime Minister met with US President Donal Trump, a day after he had demanded withdrawal of the “very high” tariffs levied by India on American goods. On the issue of trade, both sides raised their concerns and it was decided that trade ministers of both countries would meet at an early date and sort out the issues between them.
The PM mentioned that India took actions after the US revoked Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and said that now the countries must see how they can resolve the issue. Trump welcomed the idea. The level at which the meetings would be held is yet to be decided.
Besides this, they also spoke on wide-ranging issues including Iran, 5G, bilateral relations & defence relations.
#WATCH PM Narendra Modi at bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump in Osaka, Japan: In this meeting, I would like to have discussions on 4 issues- Iran, 5G, our bilateral relations & defence relations. pic.twitter.com/bYQMFayj9M
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2019
Saudi Arabia
PM Modi also met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. After PM Modi raised the issue, Saudi Arabia announced an increase of India’s Haj quota from 170,000 to 200,000, making it possible for 30,000 more Indians to go to Mecca for the annual pilgrimage.
The two leaders spoke about increasing tourism and flights between the countries. The Crown Prince had also invited PM Modi as the main guest for an international conference later this year. They also discussed increased cooperation in trade & investment, energy security and counter-terrorism.
An invaluable strategic partner.
PM @narendramodi met with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on the margins of the #G20. Discussed deepening cooperation in trade & investment, energy security, counter terrorism, among other areas. pic.twitter.com/PdSqk9riP5
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 28, 2019
Germany
The Prime Minister met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussing ways to deepen Indo-German relations and to enhance cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, E-mobility, cybersecurity, railway modernisation and skill development.
Further enriching a cherished friendship.
PM @narendramodi met Chancellor Merkel of #Germany on the margins of #G20OsakaSummit. Discussed enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, E-mobility, cyber security, railway modernisation & skill development. @eoiberlin pic.twitter.com/qvuez8a525
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 28, 2019
Germany is India’s largest trade partner in the 28-member EU block. In 2016-17 the bilateral trade turnover was pegged at 18 billion USD.
South Korea
In the meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, they discussed ways to enhance trade, economic and people-to-people relations. The two also expressed their mutual desires to synergise India’s Act East Policy with South Korea’s new Southern Policy. The aim of Act East Policy is to shift the country’s trade relations from the west to the South East Asian Countries.
A natural partnership strengthened by historical ties.
On the margins of #G20 Summit PM @narendramodi had a good meeting with President of Republic of Korea, @moonriver365. Expressed mutual desire to synergize our Act East Policy with South Korea’s New Southern Policy. pic.twitter.com/CWCujq4ibj
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 28, 2019
India and South Korea have also been focusing on the enhancement of cultural and traditional ties. The president’s wife was the chief guest in last year’s Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya.
Indonesia
The PM met with Indonesian president Joko Widodo and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, defence and maritime fronts.
Taking forward the comprehensive strategic partnership
PM @narendramodi had a productive meeting with Indonesian President @jokowi on margins of #G20Summit . Discussed expanding cooperation in trade & investment, defence, maritime, space & exchanged views on Indo-Pacific vision. pic.twitter.com/ntAwbGJ9MC
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 29, 2019
Brazil
In a discussion with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the two spoke on the bilateral relationship, especially cooperation in trade & investment, agriculture & bio-fuels in the context of climate change.
PM Modi had also met BRICS leaders in an informal meeting. The BRICS nations comprise of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Deepening the close & multifaceted strategic partnership
PM @narendramodi & Brazilian President @jairbolsonaro held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral relationship, specially cooperation in trade & investment, agriculture & bio-fuels in the context of climate change. pic.twitter.com/JDCO9Dyf2m
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 29, 2019
Turkey
The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked about key issues such as trade and investment, defence, counter-terrorism, IT and civil aviation with PM Modi.
Productive meeting with President @RTErdogan. India considers Turkey a valued friend, with whom our relations are time tested. We discussed various avenues of India-Turkey cooperation and how we can improve ties in commerce and connectivity. pic.twitter.com/H03uKFFmbS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2019
The Turkish President had visited India on a two-day tour in July 2018. President Erdogan has assured India Turkey’s full cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
PM Modi also hosted a special trilateral meeting with Russia and China. The leaders discussed global hot-spot issues like terrorism and climate change.
