PM’s Closing Remarks at the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit (November 22, 2023)

In closing remarks at a G20 meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked leaders for their open discussions and reaffirmed commitments from the New Delhi Declaration, while addressing global challenges including the West Asia crisis and its economic-social impacts. Consensus emerged on zero tolerance for terrorism, rejecting civilian deaths especially among children and women, delivering swift humanitarian aid, welcoming pauses and hostage releases, pursuing a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine, restoring regional stability, and prioritizing diplomacy with G20 support. Modi wished Brazil's President Lula success in the upcoming G20 presidency, pledging India's full backing for human-centric priorities like food and health security, sustainable development, climate finance, and Global South advancement.