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PM Modi addressed the first session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he called for a rethinking of global development parameters.
PM Modi attends the plenary session of the G20 Summit in South Africa. (Reuters)
Addressing the session on ‘Inclusive and sustainable economic growth leaving no one behind’, PM Modi called for a profound rethinking of global development parameters, noting that while the G20 has long shaped global finance and growth, prevailing models have deprived large populations of resources and driven the over-exploitation of nature, challenges felt acutely in Africa.
“With Africa hosting the G20 Summit for the first time, NOW is the right moment for us to revisit our development parameters and focus on growth that is inclusive and sustainable. India’s civilisational values, especially the principle of Integral Humanism offers a way forward," he said.
Spoke at the first session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, which focussed on inclusive and sustainable growth. With Africa hosting the G20 Summit for the first time, NOW is the right moment for us to revisit our development parameters and focus on growth that is… pic.twitter.com/AxHki7WegR— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 22, 2025
PM Modi Raises Issue Of Fentanyl
The Prime Minister called attention to the rapid spread of lethal synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and warned of their impact on public health, social stability and global security. He proposed a dedicated G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug Terror-Nexus aimed at unifying financial, governance and security tools.
The initiative will help disrupt trafficking networks, choke illicit financial flows, and weaken a major funding source for terrorism. “Let us weaken the wretched drug-terror economy!" Modi said on X.
Global Traditional Knowledge Repository
The Prime Minister acknowledged that many countries across the world preserve eco-balanced, culturally rich, and socially cohesive ways of living, and proposed the creation of a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository under the G20.
“India has a rich history in this regard. This will help us pass on our collective wisdom to further good health and well-being," he said after his remarks. This repository will collect and share traditional wisdom that offers proven, time-tested models for sustainable living.
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...
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November 22, 2025, 16:03 IST
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