“I trust my friend Narendra Modi to bring us together”: French president Emmanuel Macron as India assumes G20 Presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed confidence in India’s ability to lead the G20 on December 1.

Taking to Twitter, Macron emphasised that he believes his friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will bring people together to create peace and a sustainable world.

Emmanuel Macron tweeted, “One Earth. One Family. One Future. India has taken over the presidency of #G20India! I trust my friend @NarendraModi to bring us together in order to build peace and a more sustainable world.”

Earlier on Friday, December 2, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after India assumed the G20 Presidency. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tweeted, “Congratulations to PM Narendra Modi, the government, and the people of India on India assuming the Presidency of G20. I have every confidence in India’s leadership to promote diplomacy and dialogue to build consensus and find enduring solutions to pressing issues in global affairs.”

Earlier on December 1, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wished success to India on assuming the G20 presidency. Albanese tweeted, “Wishing every success to @narendramodi on India assuming the G20 presidency.”

As India took over the G20 Presidency, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also thanked PM Narendra Modi. He was eager to collaborate with PM Modi in solving the myriad issues that the global community was facing.

According to a press statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”—”One Earth, One Family, One Future”—is the theme of India’s G20 Presidency. India will host more than 200 meetings in more than 50 cities throughout its presidency, spanning 32 distinct workstreams.

India will also have the chance to give G20 attendees and delegates a taste of its rich cultural history and an authentic Indian experience. PM Narendra Modi launched the G20 website in November, and India acquired control of the previous presidency’s social media accounts, including its Twitter handle.