NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded world leaders, including U.S President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, for their support and solidarity with India's G20 Presidency. Responding to a tweet by Biden, the Prime Minister said: "Thank you @POTUS. Your great support will be a source of strength for India's G-20 Presidency. It is significant we all work together to build a better planet." Responding to a tweet by Macron, Modi penned: "Thank you, my dear friend @EmmanuelMacron! I look forward to consulting you closely during India's G20 Presidency, since we work to focus the world's attention on the issues that affect humanity as a whole." In a congratulatory tweet by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, PM Modi said: "Your solidarity is vital. Japan has contributed a lot to global well-being and I am confident the world will continue to learn from Japan's successes on various fronts." Replying to his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez's post, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for his kind words. "Gratitude for your kind works Mr. @sanchezcastejon. Fully endorse your views on collectively working to reduce challenges of the present to leave a better planet for the coming generations." In a congratulatory message of President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Modi noted: "Thank you Mr. @CharlesMichel. Looking forward to your active participation as we collectively work towards furthering global good." India assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1 from Indonesia. The tenure will continue till November 20, 2023. TN CM Stalin, EPS to attend G20 preparatory meet in Delhi G20 Presidency: “I trust my friend Narendra Modi to bring us together”, says Marcon Amritsar prepares to host educational event prior to G20 summit