Marking India’s presence at the 17th G20 (Group of Twenty) summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on the Indonesian island of Bali on November 14.
In visuals accessed by India Today, US President Joe Biden was seen walking over to PM Modi, greeting the PM with a smile, before the session at the summit began.
PM Modi can be seen speaking to Biden for over a minute while the two leaders shared a warm hug before the G20 session commenced.
Speaking to the press, US State Department Spokesperson Zed Tarar said, “There is a friendship between President Biden and PM Modi which is apparent.”
The prime minister was seen shaking hands with French President Emmanuel Macron before the G20 conclave and both leaders greeted each other with a smile. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said that they held a ‘brief discussion’.
Prior to his departure on Mondy, PM Modi’s office (PMO) stated his vision for the scheduled G20.
The PMO said, “During my interactions at the G20 Summit, I will highlight India’s achievements, and our unwavering commitment to collectively address global challenges. India’s G20 Presidency will be grounded in the theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth One Family One Future”, which underlines the message of equitable growth and shared future for all.”