Narendra Modi on G20

Narendra Modi views the G20 as a crucial platform, especially when assuming its Presidency, to advance India's perspectives on the global agenda, focusing heavily on the interests of the Global South. He has emphasized that India's G20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented, aiming to act as a 'global prime mover' for new ideas and collective action across critical areas. Key session themes under his leadership have included inclusive and sustainable economic growth, building a resilient world through focus on climate and energy transitions, and ensuring a fair and just future for all, explicitly addressing issues like artificial intelligence and critical minerals.

He has explicitly stated that the benefits of development must be universal and all-inclusive, stressing the necessity of women-led development and conveying a strong message in favour of peace and harmony within the forum. When preparing for the 2025 Summit in Johannesburg, it was noted that the event marked the fourth consecutive G20 Summit hosted in the Global South, where he intended to present India's views on the agenda. Furthermore, he engages bilaterally on the margins of the Summit, such as meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister to discuss launching negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.