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MoS Margherita represented India at the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting in South Africa, focusing on social protection and SDG financing. He invited South Africa to join key global initiatives like the International Solar Alliance. Discussions with France covered AI and financial reforms. Margherita emphasized India's commitment to inclusive development ahead of South Africa's G20 presidency.

Key Points: MoS Margherita Highlights India's Social Protection at G20 Meeting

  • Margherita stresses bridging SDG financing gap at G20
  • India pushes for inclusive social protection globally
  • Invites South Africa to join Solar Alliance
  • Discusses AI and financial reforms with France
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MoS Margherita participates in G20 Development Ministers' Meeting, speaks of India's role in ensuring social protection

Pabitra Margherita discusses SDG financing gap and India's social protection initiatives at G20 Development Ministers' Meeting in South Africa.

"Highlighted India's key achievements in ensuring inclusive Social Protection for all and emphasized the need to bridge the SDG financing gap. – Pabitra Margherita"

Cape Town, July 25

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Friday participated in the first session of the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting on Combating Illicit Financial Flows and Social Protection.

Margherita emphasized the need to bridge the Sustainable Development Goals financing gap.

In a post on X, he said, "Participated in the first session of the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting on Combating Illicit Financial Flows and Social Protection today. Highlighted India's key achievements in ensuring inclusive Social Protection for all and emphasized the need to bridge the SDG financing gap."

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Earlier in the day, Margherita met with South African Minister of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa and invited the nation to join the International Solar Alliance and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.

Margherita expressed India's support for the priorities of the South African presidency.

In a post on X, he said, "Glad to meet Maropene Ramokgopa, Minister of DPME, South Africa. Expressed India's support for the priorities of the South African presidency and emphasized the importance of critical minerals and debt sustainability for Africa. Also invited South Africa to join the International Solar Alliance and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure."

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Earlier on Thursday, he met Thani Mohamed-Soilihi Minister of International Partnerships of France on the margins of G20 Development Minister's Meeting.

In a post on X, he said, "It was a pleasure to meet Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister of International Partnerships of France on the margins of G20 Development Minister's Meeting. Discussions were held on 4P and continuing our common interest in AI, reform of international financial architecture, and disaster resilience."

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Margherita is in South Africa to attend G20 Development Ministers' Meeting under the South African G20 Presidency.

In a post on X, he said, "Arrived at Kruger National park, Mpumalanga South Africa to attend G20 Development Ministers' Meeting under the South African G20 Presidency. Looking forward to meaningful engagements with stakeholders from G20 members and invited countries to discuss key development issues facing the world."

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South Africa will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025, only five years before the deadline of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda.

- ANI

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Priya S
While international meetings are important, I wish our ministers would focus more on implementing these policies effectively at home first. Many rural areas still lack basic social security.
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Rohit P
International Solar Alliance is India's gift to the world! So proud to see our country leading in renewable energy initiatives. South Africa should definitely join - Africa has so much solar potential ☀️
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Sarah B
As someone working in development sector, I appreciate India's focus on bridging SDG financing gap. But we need more transparency in how these international commitments translate to ground-level changes for common citizens.
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Kavya N
Good diplomatic moves! India is showing true Vishwaguru potential by balancing our national interests with global responsibilities. The focus on Africa's development is particularly strategic.
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Michael C
Interesting to see India's growing influence in global governance. The emphasis on disaster resilience is timely given climate change challenges. Hope these discussions lead to concrete action plans.

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