PM Modi Meets Global Leaders On G7 Summit Sidelines In Canada
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PM Modi At G7 Summit: PM Modi met leaders of Mexico, South Korea and Germany, discussing trade, innovation, terrorism and priorities of the Global South.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with key global leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, focusing on strengthening ties and discussing shared global concerns.
PM Modi wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter), 'Together for global progress! Productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges and shared aspirations for a better planet."
PM Modi Meets Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum
PM Modi met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for the first time since her recent election win. The two leaders discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, digital innovation and development priorities of the Global South.
'Boosting India-Mexico warm and historical ties," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X, adding, 'Both sides discussed avenues to further deepen cooperation and shared perspectives on global and regional issues."
PM Modi's Pull-Aside With South Korean President Lee Jae-myung
PM Modi also held a pull-aside meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The conversation was focused on strategic cooperation and reaffirming the Special Strategic Partnership between India and South Korea.
In a separate meeting, PM Modi met with Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, marking their first official interaction since Merz assumed office in May 2025. PM Modi congratulated the Chancellor on his electoral victory and thanked him for Germany's condolences over the recent tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.
The leaders expressed satisfaction with the strong momentum in India-Germany relations and discussed deepening strategic cooperation across trade, investment, green energy, defence, education, mobility and innovation. They also reviewed progress on the 25th anniversary of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.
Both leaders strongly condemned terrorism and recognized it as a major threat to international peace. PM Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for Germany's continued solidarity and support for India's efforts to combat terrorism.
PM Modi's First Visit To Canada In A Decade
This marks Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Canada in ten years. Ahead of the summit, PM Modi said that he would focus on key global issues and highlight the priorities of the Global South during his engagements with fellow world leaders.
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