PM Modi Meets IMF's Gita Gopinath During G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, November 19: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. PM Modi is in the city to participate in the global summit alongside world leaders.

Gita Gopinath, a 51-year-old Indian-origin economist, expressed her delight over the meeting by sharing a selfie with the Prime Minister on her social media account on X. In her post, she wrote, "It was a pleasure meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in Rio. He shared India’s remarkable achievements in reducing hunger and poverty. The world should draw inspiration from these creative initiatives by India."

Prime Minister Modi, in response, shared her post and emphasized India’s commitment to addressing global challenges. He wrote, "India is dedicated to promoting food security and eradicating poverty. We will continue to build on our successes and leverage our collective strength and resources to ensure a brighter future for all."

The exchange highlights India’s leadership in tackling pressing global issues and its potential as a model for other nations.