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IN PHOTOS: PM Modi arrives in South Africa for the G20 Leaders Summit

Updated On: 21 November, 2025 08:50 PM IST | Tarun Verma

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg for the G20 Leaders Summit, receiving a ceremonial welcome. During his visit, he will attend key sessions, hold bilateral meetings, and highlight India–South Africa cooperation at the first G20 summit hosted on the African continent. (Pics/ PTI and AFP)  

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon arrival. (Pics/AFP and PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon arrival. (Pics/AFP and PTI)
Indian Prime Minister Modi will attend the summit from November 21 to 23, marking a significant milestone as the first G20 summit held on the African continent

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Indian Prime Minister Modi will attend the summit from November 21 to 23, marking a significant milestone as the first G20 summit held on the African continent

PM Modi's visit to South Africa is his fourth, following his bilateral visit in 2016 and his attendance at the two BRICS summits in 2018 and 2023

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PM Modi's visit to South Africa is his fourth, following his bilateral visit in 2016 and his attendance at the two BRICS summits in 2018 and 2023

This summit is the fourth consecutive G20 meeting hosted by the Global South, following Indonesia, India, and Brazil's presidencies. Prior to South Africa, the G20 presidencies were held by Brazil (2024), India (2023) and Indonesia (2022)

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This summit is the fourth consecutive G20 meeting hosted by the Global South, following Indonesia, India, and Brazil's presidencies. Prior to South Africa, the G20 presidencies were held by Brazil (2024), India (2023) and Indonesia (2022)

On the margins of the summit, the prime minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with some of the leaders present in Johannesburg

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On the margins of the summit, the prime minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with some of the leaders present in Johannesburg

India and South Africa are democracies, and their cooperation has three pillars, one of which is political cooperation. The African Union, which became a permanent member of the G20 during India's 2023 presidency

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India and South Africa are democracies, and their cooperation has three pillars, one of which is political cooperation. The African Union, which became a permanent member of the G20 during India's 2023 presidency

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