PM Modi At IBSA Meet: UNSC Reforms No Longer An Option, But A Necessity

Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who participated in the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Leaders' Meeting in South Africa's Johannesburg on Sunday, highlighted that there is no need for close coordination on counter-terrorism.

As per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi stressed the need for reforms in global governance institutions, particularly in UNSC. He emphasised the need for close coordination for fight against terrorism.

PM Modi also highlighting the crucial role of technology, PM proposed establishing an ‘IBSA Digital innovation Alliance’. He also invited the leaders to the AI Impact Summit to be held in next year. PM proposed establishing an ‘IBSA Fund for Climate Resilient Agriculture’ to further strengthen South-South cooperation.

Meanwhile, PM Modi after the meeting through his X post, wrote, ''Had an excellent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. We reviewed the full range of the India-South Africa partnership, especially in boosting linkages of commerce, culture, investment and diversifying cooperation in technology, skilling, AI, critical minerals and more. Congratulated President Ramaphosa for South Africa’s successful G20 Presidency.''

MEA also wrote, ''PM Modi held a warm and productive meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. PM congratulated President Ramaphosa & South Africa for the successful presidency of G20. Discussions focused on further cooperation in trade, investment, mining, critical minerals, AI, Digital Public Infrastructure, skill development and food security. The leaders discussed initiating exchange of youth delegations for enhancing technology and people to people ties.

It is to be noted here that South Africa is hosting the first G20 Summit in Africa. 

Here are the highlights from the PM Meeting:

Highlights of PM @narendramodi’s remarks at the IBSA Leaders’ meeting: pic.twitter.com/0djlMJ2bxh

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 23, 2025

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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 23, 2025