‘Always a delight’: PM Modi meets outgoing US President Biden at G20 Summit in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met outgoing US President Joe Biden during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Sharing a photo from their meeting on his X (formerly Twitter) account, PM Modi wrote, “Always a delight to meet him.” A video from the summit also captured the two leaders shaking hands and interacting warmly.

PM Modi’s post read, “With @POTUS Joe Biden at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Always a delight to meet him.”

During the G20 session, PM Modi highlighted India’s commitment to inclusive development and its efforts to uplift the Global South. “With respect to the theme of the first session, I would like to share with you India’s experiences and success stories. Over the last 10 years, we have lifted 250 million people out of poverty. Over 800 million people are being given food grains free of cost. 550 million people are benefiting from the world’s biggest health insurance scheme,” he said.

"Now, 60 million senior citizens, over the age of 70, will also be able to benefit from free health insurance. Maintaining our focus on Women-led development and social inclusion, over 300 million women micro entrepreneurs have been linked to banks and given access to credit," he added.

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PM Modi also shared pictures of his discussions with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He also thanked Brazilian President Lula da Silva for the warm welcome at the summit, stating on X, “Looking forward to the proceedings at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Thankful to President Lula for the warm welcome.”

The Prime Minister’s visit to Brazil is part of his three-nation tour. India, a member of the G20 Troika along with Brazil and South Africa, has been actively participating in the summit discussions.

The theme for this year’s G20 Summit under Brazil’s presidency is "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet", focusing on social inclusion, poverty reduction, sustainable development, and reforms in global governance.

(With inputs from agencies)