Modi said he was looking forward to "productive discussions" with world leaders on key global issues as he arrived in Johannesburg to attend G20.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The meeting between the two leaders came a day after Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 16th India-Australia Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD) in New Delhi. This was the fourth FMFD co-chaired by Jaishankar and Penny Wong World News | PM Modi Meets Australian Counterpart on Sidelines of G20 Leaders' Summit.

PM Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Johannesburg and the two leaders took stock of progress in cooperation in diverse areas, including defence and security, critical minerals, trade & investment and people-to-people ties.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. PM Modi and Albanese talked about defence and security, nuclear energy and trade among other things. World News | PM Modi, Australian PM Note Transformative Outcomes Between Nations.

They pledged to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts. Earlier, foreign ministers discussed bilateral cooperation and a free Indo-Pacific.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in South Africa's Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit, lauded the rousing welcome given by members of the Indian community, highlighting that India's vibrant cultural diversity was on ful

PM Modi and Australian PM Albanese discuss enhancing defence, security, trade, and cooperation ahead of the G20 Summit.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Dhami posted, "The grand welcome accorded to the Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji at the G20 Leaders Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a vivid testament to India's growing stature and respect on the global stage." India News | Dhami Hails PM Modi's Global Stature After Grand Welcome at G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

With the United States staying away from official talks, G20 discussions will likely see a larger role for India, Brazil, South Africa etc.,

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi witness exuberating cultural performances by the members of Indian diaspora, during his visit to the country. He was greeted with the Tamil rendition of Girmitiya song 'Ganga Maiya' along with Ganapati Prarthana, Shanti Mantra and other divine prayers with great devotion. World News | 'Cultural Connect is Timeless': PM Modi Witnesses Moving Performances by Diaspora in South Africa.