On 22 NOV 2025 at 4:36 PM, PIB Delhi posted the English translation of the Prime Minister's statement during the G20 Summit Session 1, extending congratulations to President Ramaphosa for hosting the G20 Summit and the successful presidency. The statement highlights progress under South Africa's presidency on skilled migration, tourism, food security, AI, the digital economy, innovation, and women's empowerment. India proposes a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository under the G20 framework, built upon India's Indian Knowledge Systems initiative, and the G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative with a goal of training one million certified trainers in Africa over the next decade. India also proposes a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team, comprised of trained medical experts from G20 countries. Lastly, India proposes the G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus to combat drug trafficking and financing of terrorism. The original statement was delivered in Hindi.
Key Entities Referenced
G20: An intergovernmental forum of 19 countries plus the European Union and the African Union. The PM's statement discusses initiatives and policies within the G20 framework.
G20-Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative: An initiative proposed by India to empower young talent in Africa by creating a train-the-trainers model supported by G20 partners.
G20 Global Healthcare Response Team: A proposed team comprising medical experts from G20 countries, designed for rapid deployment in response to global health crises and natural disasters.
G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus: An initiative proposed by India to address the global threat of drug trafficking and its link to terrorism through coordinated financial, governance, and security instruments.
Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Prime Minister's
statement during the G20 Summit: Session 1
Posted On: 22 NOV 2025 4:36PM by PIB Delhi
Excellencies,
Namaskar!
At the outset, I extend my congratulations to President Ramaphosa for the excellent hosting of the
G20 Summit and for the successful presidency.
Under South Africa’s presidency, commendable progress has been made on key areas such as skilled
migration, tourism, food security, AI, digital economy, innovation, and women’s empowerment.
The historic initiatives undertaken at the New Delhi G20 Summit have been carried forward here.
Friends,
Over the past several decades, the G20 has provided direction to global finance and global economic
growth. However, the parameters of growth on which the world has worked so far have left a large
section of the population deprived of resources. They have also contributed to the over-exploitation of
nature. Africa has been one of the greatest sufferers of these consequences. Today, as Africa hosts the
G20 Summit for the first time, it is imperative for us to reconsider the parameters of development.
One pathway lies in India’s civilizational values, the pathway of Integral Humanism. This approach
calls upon us to view the individual, society, and nature as an integrated whole. Only then can we
achieve true harmony between progress and nature.
Friends,
Across the world, there are several communities that have preserved their traditional and eco-
balanced ways of life. These traditions not only embody sustainability, but also reflect profound
cultural wisdom, social cohesion, and deep reverence for nature.
India proposes the creation of a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository under the G20 framework.
India’s own Indian Knowledge Systems initiative can serve as its foundation. This global platform
will help transmit the collective wisdom of humanity to future generations.Friends,
Advancing Africa’s development and empowering its young talent is in the interest of the entire
world. Therefore, India proposes the G20–Africa Skills Multiplier Initiative. This initiative can
operate under a ‘train-the-trainers’ model across various sectors. All G20 partners can finance and
support this effort.
Our collective goal will be to prepare one million certified trainers in Africa over the next decade.
These trainers will, in turn, help equip millions of young people with skills. This initiative will have a
powerful multiplier effect. It will strengthen local capacity and significantly contribute to Africa’s
long-term development.
Friends,
Addressing health emergencies and natural disasters is also our collective responsibility. Therefore,
India proposes the establishment of a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team. This team would
comprise trained medical experts from G20 countries and be prepared for rapid deployment in the
event of any global health crisis or natural disaster.
Friends,
Another critical issue is drug trafficking, particularly the rapid spread of highly lethal substances like
fentanyl. This has emerged as a serious challenge to public health, social stability, and global security.
It also serves as a significant channel for financing terrorism.
To effectively address this global threat, India proposes the G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–
Terror Nexus. Under this initiative, we can bring together various instruments related to finance,
governance, and security. Only then can the drug-terror economy be effectively weakened.
Friends,
India-Africa solidarity has always been strong. During the New Delhi Summit, the African Union
becoming a permanent member of this group was a significant initiative. It is now essential that the
spirit of this partnership extends beyond the G20. We must work together to ensure that the voice of
the Global South is heard and strengthened across all global institutions.
Thank you very much.
DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister's statement. Original
statement was delivered in Hindi.
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