05/12/2025

PM Modi Proposes Four Initiatives at G20 Summit in South Africa

During the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed four initiatives focusing on healthcare, traditional knowledge, and countering drug trafficking. The initiatives include a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository to preserve cultural practices, a G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative aiming to create 1 million certified trainers in Africa over the next decade, and a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team for rapid deployment during health emergencies. Additionally, Modi introduced a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–Terror Nexus to disrupt trafficking networks and weaken funding sources for terrorism. Modi emphasized the importance of Africa's progress for global development and highlighted India's commitment to solidarity with the continent.

Published 12 days ago • 22 Nov 2025, 05:22 PM IST

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