Modi, Merkel meet on G-20 sidelines, discuss various issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of G-20 Summit and discussed enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, E-mobility, cybersecurity, railway modernisation and skill development.

"Further enriching a cherished friendship. PM @narendramodi met Chancellor Merkel of #Germany on the margins of #G20OsakaSummit. Discussed enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, E-mobility, cybersecurity, railway modernisation & skill development," tweeted Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar.

Modi is on a three-day visit to Japan to attend the 14th edition of G-20 Summit.

After reaching Japan, Modi has held a string of bilateral meetings, and a US, Japan and India trilateral meeting.

 

Earlier in the day, Modi met US President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in.

He also participated in the BRICS leaders informal meeting.