G20 Summit: Will reinforce support for reformed multilateralism in Japan, says PM Modi as he departs for Osaka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he would reinforce India's strong support to reformed multilateralism at the G20 summit, crucial to preserve rule-based international order, as he emplaned for Osaka in Japan to attend the gathering. 

PM Modi will attend G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan besides holding bilateral meetings with world leaders on June 28-29.

In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said issues such as women empowerment, artificial intelligence and common efforts to address challenges like terrorism will be high on his agenda.

"The Summit will provide an important opportunity to reiterate and reinforce our strong support to reformed multilateralism, which is crucial for preserving rule-based international order in today’s fast changing world," Modi said.

Projecting India’s priorities on the world stage.

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"The Summit will also be a platform for sharing India’s strong developmental experience of the last five years, which provided the basis for a resounding mandate by the people of India to the Government to continue on the path to progress and stability," he added.

He said the two-day Osaka summit will also be an important stepping stone for India towards hosting the G20 summit in 2022 "when we usher in a New India in the 75th anniversary year of our Independence".

On the sidelines, Modi said, he looks forward to engaging with leaders of our major partner countries on important issues of bilateral and global importance.

The Prime Minister said he also looks forward to host the next Russia, India and China (RIC) Informal Summit on the sidelines, and also to participate in the next informal meetings of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and JAI (Japan, America and India) leaders.