G-20 summit proceedings extensive and productive: Modi

Story by ANI | Posted by Aasha Khosa | Date 31-10-2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Emanuel Macron at G-20 summit venue in Rome

Rome [Italy]

The proceedings at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit were "extensive and productive" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said that he highlighted aspects relating to India's contributions in the global fight against COVID-19, the vision of 'One Earth, One Health', furthering innovation in healthcare, the need for resilient global supply chains and leveraging technology for human empowerment.

He said he participated in bilateral meetings and also met several leaders on the sidelines of the summit deliberations.

Narendra Modi will attend the second session of the G20 Rome Summit on climate change and environment on Sunday. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Meanwhile, PM Modi will begin day three of this visit to Italy by visiting the famed Trevi Fountain in Rome. One of the most recognisable monuments and tourist sites, the historical Trevi Fountain has drawn many filmmakers to it. They have popularised the Baroque art-styled monument as the epitome of a place of romance.

Prime Minister Modi will also attend an event hosted by US President Joe Biden on Supply Chain Resilience on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in Rome, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Saturday.

The Prime Minister arrived in Italy on Friday to participate in the two-day G20 Summit.

The theme of this G20 meet under the Italian Presidency is centred around 'People, Planet and Prosperity.'

The first session of the G20 Rome Summit kicked off on Saturday as world leaders including PM Modi gathered to discuss the global economy and health.

PM Modi arrived in Italy on Friday to participate in the two-day G20 Summit. This summit is the eighth G20 Summit attended by the Prime Minister.

"Today's proceedings at the @g20org were extensive and productive. I took part in the various sessions, participated in bilateral meetings and also met several leaders on the sidelines of the summit deliberations. It is important nations work together to further global good," Narendra Modi tweeted.

"During my remarks, I highlighted aspects relating to India's contributions in the global fight against COVID-19, the vision of 'One Earth, One Health', furthering innovation in healthcare, need for resilient global supply chains and leveraging technology for human empowerment," Narendra Modi wrote in another tweet.