PM Modi holds several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of G20 Summit

Buenos Aires : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the President of the host country, Mauricio Macri, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President of European Commission Jean Claude Juncker and President of European Union Donald Tusk on the sidelines of G20 Summit here in Argentina.

The Prime Minister also met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and held discussions on bilateral issues. He also met the leaders of Jamaica, the Netherlands, Spain and France.

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said the discussions were productive and to strengthen bilateral relations. He also underlined the need to strengthen cooperation in counter terrorism.

Had an excellent meeting with President @EmmanuelMacron. We had wide ranging discussions on ways to deepen and diversify the India-France strategic partnership, particularly by enhancing trade and people-to-people ties. pic.twitter.com/HI043jiFm9

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2018

Excellent meeting with PM @sanchezcastejon. There is great potential in India-Spain cooperation, particularly in areas relating to @makeinindia and urban development. We also discussed avenues to deepen cultural ties between our nations. pic.twitter.com/izg1g5ZErr

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2018

Met Chancellor Merkel at Buenos Aires. We reviewed the full range of relations between India and Germany. Our countries are cooperating extensively for the benefit of our citizens and working together towards world peace as well as stability. pic.twitter.com/sim8qOFeZq

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2018

Had a productive meeting with President @mauriciomacri. We had extensive discussions on ways to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Argentina.

Also thanked President Macri for hosting a wonderful G-20 Summit.

Look forward to welcome him in India soon. pic.twitter.com/3k2AbjoI8w

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2018

India will host the G20 Summit In 2022, when the country celebrates its 75th year of Independence, Modi said during the ongoing meet of the international grouping here.