In a Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to South Africa, Dalela said that in this Summit, food security and disaster risk management are at the fore of priorities.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared how India has been a consistent advocate for global Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance for global good, such as advancing the sustainable development goals and envisaging inclusive AI.
The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, addressed the first Working Session on 'Strengthening Disaster Resilience and Responses' at the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in Kleinmond, South Africa, on Wednesday.
Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, said India and Brazil share responsibility in tackling climate change, welcomed Indian support for COP30, noted cooperation amid US tariffs, and praised the smooth G20 presidency transition between the two "brotherly countries
Margherita is currently in South Africa to attend the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting under the South African G20 Presidency. During his visit, he held several important meetings and interacted with the Indian diaspora
"Just as we brought inclusivity to our G20 Presidency and placed the concerns of the Global South at the forefront of the agenda, similarly, during our Presidency of BRICS, we will advance this forum with a people-centric approach and the spirit of Humanity First," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will redefine BRICS during its 2025 chairmanship as "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability," promising people-centric progress and prioritizing Global South issues, similar to its G20 presidency.
The UAE, represented by the UAE Gender Balance Council, participated in the second technical meeting of the G20 Women's Empowerment Working Group, held in South Africa on 8-9 May under the country's G20 Presidency.
Jaishankar also underscored the significance of cultural exchange and discussed India's growing confidence in expressing its identity and reviving its rich cultural heritage, from languages gaining "classical status" to the global recognition of Yoga and Ayurveda.