PM Modi Highlights India–Africa Bond During G20 Address

Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the second session of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, said that the world will have to work together on climate issues to strengthen food security. He said that the “Deccan Principles” prepared during India's presidency are a big step in this direction, and their objective is to promote better production, a stable supply, and a secure food system.

Why was India's disaster risk reduction model appreciated?

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi expressed happiness that the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group started by India is now becoming a priority for many countries. He said that providing relief after disasters is not enough; rather, we have to create systems that can face future crises.

Why did the prime minister consider cooperation with CDRI necessary?

Modi appealed to the G20 countries to join the 'Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.' He said that strong infrastructure becomes the biggest support during natural disasters, and developing countries especially need this support.

Why was there a need to rethink the parameters of global development?

In the first session of the summit, PM Modi said that the world cannot run on the old development model. Africa is hosting the G20 for the first time, and this is an opportunity to steer development in a more inclusive and sustainable direction. Referring to “Integral Humanism,” he said that India's vision of life can show the world the path to balanced development.

What new initiatives did India suggest?

Modi proposed creating a G20 global traditional knowledge repository. He said that the world has a huge treasure of traditional knowledge related to health, agriculture, and life. Bringing it on one platform can be beneficial for the entirety of humanity, and India can make a big contribution in this field.

Why was India's stand regarding Africa in discussion?

Modi said that India has always stood with Africa, and it is a matter of pride for India that under its chairmanship the African Union got permanent membership of G20. He also proposed the G20-Africa Skills Initiative, which aims to create one million trained trainers in Africa over the next ten years.