'Must fight against terrorism together, act collectively for global good': PM Modi at IBSA meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the growing need to fight against the menace of terrorism in an united manner as he participated in the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Leaders’ meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

PM Modi also spoke of the urgency to take collective and decisive steps for global good. Demonstrating India's zero-tolerance against acts of terrorism, he also reminded the global community that there is no place for double standards when it comes to serious issues like terrorism.

PM Modi also met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, and the two leaders discussed cooperation in various areas, including trade, investment, mining, critical minerals, AI and food security.

“Had an excellent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg,” Mr. Modi posted on social media after his meeting. “We reviewed the full range of the India-South Africa partnership, especially in boosting linkages of commerce, culture, investment and diversifying cooperation in technology, skilling, AI, critical minerals and more,” he added

According to Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the G20 Summit’s overarching theme this year was solidarity, equality, and sustainability. The South African presidency focused on critical priorities such as strengthening disaster resilience, ensuring debt sustainability for low-income countries, harnessing critical minerals for sustainable growth, and mobilizing finance for a just energy transition.

Many initiatives born during India’s G20 Presidency have gained momentum and continue to shape global cooperation under South Africa’s presidency.

Meanwhile, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not hand the next presidency of the G20 to a U.S. embassy representative after U.S. President Donald Trump refused to attend this weekend’s summit, the South African government said Saturday (November 22, 2025).