PM Modi holds bilateral meets with French Prez Macron, German Chancellor Scholz, Canadian PM Trudeau
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, and discussed issues of mutual interests.
On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, he met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and African Union President Azali Assoumani.
After his meeting with Scholz, Modi said he thanked the German leader for enriching the G20 Summit with his views. "Also discussed how India and Germany can continue working together in clean energy, innovation and work towards a better planet," PM Modi wrote on X.
Scholz said that at the summit the leaders have successfully engaged in a new interaction between the North and the South.
"We will continue to pursue ambitious objectives in tackling climate change and state that the G20 have taken a clear stand against the violent principles of Russia's policy," the German Chancellor posted on X.
On his meeting with Macron, Prime Minister Modi said they discussed a series of topics.
"A very productive lunch meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. We discussed a series of topics and look forward to ensuring India-France relations scale new heights of progress," Modi said in a post on X.
Both countries share close ties and strategic partnership.
On his meeting with Assoumani, Modi said it was a very fruitful discussion.
"Congratulated him once again on African Union joining the G20 family. Comoros is vital to India's SAGAR Vision. Our deliberations included ways to enhance cooperation in areas like shipping, trade and more," Modi said.
Assoumani is the President of Comoros and chairs the African Union.
Prime Minister Modi said he discussed full range of India-Canada ties across different sectors in his meeting with Trudeau.
On his meeting with South Korean leader Yeol, Modi said the deliberations were extensive.
"Reviewing the complete spectrum of bilateral relations, we agreed to further boost commercial and cultural ties between India and the Republic of Korea," Modi said on X.
In another post, PM Modi said he and President Erdogan talked about ways to further cement trade and infrastructure linkages between India and Turkiye.
On his interaction with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Modi said it was an "excellent meeting."
"Ties between India and Brazil are very strong. We talked about ways to boost trade and cooperation in agriculture, technology and more. I also conveyed my best wishes for Brazil's upcoming G20 Presidency," Modi said.
The prime minister also held a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel in which subjects such as improved connectivity, trade and technology featured prominently.
"India-EU cooperation in futuristic sectors including green hydrogen is very laudatory," Modi said.
In her post on X, the European Commission president thanked Modi for his skilful leadership of the G20.
"A strong partnership with India is paramount for Europe. Glad to see our Trade & Tech Council in action. And to have launched with you an historic project, the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor," she said.
On Friday, he held bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth.
On Saturday, he held a series of meetings, including with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
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3 killed, 15 injured in fire after blast at firecracker unit in MP's Dewas; CM orders probe
Dewas/Indore (PTI): At least three workers were killed and 15 persons injured after a fire broke out following an explosion at a firecracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district on Thursday, an official said.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the incident and ordered an investigation. The state government will provide an assistance of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased, and the injured will receive free treatment, he said in a post on X.
Three persons were killed in the fire at the firecracker unit located in Tonk Kalan area, and around 15 injured persons were sent to hospitals in Indore and Dewas, Collector Rituraj Singh told reporters after inspecting the site.
Videos of the aftermath surfaced on social media, showing thick white smoke billowing from the factory along the Agra–Mumbai national highway. The clips also showed people rushing the injured for treatment amid cries for help, with body parts seen scattered at the site.
The collector said the fire has been brought under control. The administration has taken possession of explosives stored at another location within the unit, he said.
The work to manufacture small firecrackers at the factory of a person named Anil Malviya had begun only 15 days ago, and a licence has been issued for the unit, the collector said.
A detailed investigation is underway into the incident, he added.
CM Yadav said, "I have directed Deputy Chief Minister and Dewas district guardian minister Jagdish Devda, the home secretary and senior officials to visit the spot. An inquiry has also been ordered into the incident."
Local residents said there was a massive explosion at the factory, and the victims' body parts were found scattered far away from the site.
They said construction work was underway at the site and different sheds were being built there.
