Achim Steiner, the administrator of UNDP, has praised India's G20 presidency and its significant role in initiatives for South-South cooperation. Steiner highlighted India's leadership in digital public infrastructure and stated that UNDP will continue to support India in helping developing countries harness digital opportunities. Other countries, including Bhutan and Samoa, have also commended India's G20 presidency, with Bhutan's Foreign Minister calling it "stunning and exemplary."