G-20 Johannesburg Summit: US Boycott, Modi’s Proposals
Why in the news
The G-20 met in South Africa, the first time on the continent. The US stayed away, yet leaders adopted a climate declaration and India tabled new initiatives.
Key facts
- The US sent no leader, citing strained ties with South Africa; Ramaphosa symbolically readied an ’empty chair’ for the handover. The US plans to host in 2026.
- PM Modi urged growth models rethought towards ‘integral humanism’.
- Climate Declaration: stronger mitigation, more support for developing nations, equity in development.
| India’s initiative | Purpose |
|---|---|
| G-20-Africa Skills Multiplier | Train 1 million in Africa |
| Global Healthcare Response Team | Health readiness and crisis response |
| Countering Drug-Terror Nexus | Narcotics, money laundering, terror financing links |
ACITI
- Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation partnership: AI, clean energy, resilient supply chains.
About the G20
- Forum of 19 countries + EU + AU; founded 1999 after late-1990s crises; first meeting in Berlin.
- Founders: Paul Martin, Larry Summers, Hans Eichel.
Exam angle
- First African G-20 venue: Johannesburg.