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The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
G7 summit: Will highlight priorities of Global South in G-7, says PM Modi
India will highlight the priorities of the Global South at the G-7 summit in Canada, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Calgary on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) to participate in the G-7 Outreach Summit. Besides the summit, Mr. Modi is expected to participate in four bilateral meetings with the leaders of Germany, Canada, Ukraine and Italy. 'Will be meeting various leaders at the summit and sharing my thoughts on important global issues. Will also be emphasising the priorities of the Global South,' said Mr. Modi. In a prelude to his speech at the G-7, the Prime Minister, in his just concluded visit in Cyprus, had conveyed support for a negotiated settlement to the currently escalating Israel-Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. Since the beginning of the Ukraine crisis in February 2022, India has been insisting that the war in Europe has disturbed the economies of the Global South by triggering a commodities crisis. G7 summit LIVE updates The conflicts left an early impact on the summit as U.S. President Donald Trump left the event soon after the early interactions without waiting for the outreach summit where the guest leaders were to feature. The departure of the U.S. President took place against the backdrop of reports that the United States was mobilising fire power and refueling platforms for a major operation in the Gulf region. Before leaving, Mr. Trump, however, added to the atmospherics by supporting the idea that he would rather expand G-7 by including Russia and China and turn it possibly into G-9. The U.S. President said it was a 'very big mistake' to remove Russia from the grouping after it annexed Crimea. 'I think you wouldn't have a war right now if you had Russia in, and you wouldn't have a war right now if Trump were President four years ago,' he said. He argued that exclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin from the G-7 high table 'makes life more complicated'. Meeting with Zelenskyy Mr. Modi's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be watched closely as the meeting will be held ahead of the expected visit of President Putin to India for the India-Russia annual summit. Earlier in May, Mr. Putin accepted Mr. Modi's invite to visit New Delhi for the annual summit. 'The Indian leader confirmed his invitation to the Russian President to visit New Delhi for an annual bilateral summit. The invitation was gratefully accepted,' the Kremlin said in a statement in May first week. The Modi-Zelenskyy discussion is likely to add to the context of the India-Russia discussion that will take place during the upcoming India visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This year's G-7 Outreach Summit, being hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, is themed around three core pillars of 'protecting our communities around the world', 'building energy security and accelerating the digital transition' and 'securing the partnerships of the future'.
Hans India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Modi Arrives In Canada For G-7 Outreach Summit Amid Global Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Calgary, Canada on Monday, June 16, 2025, for the highly anticipated G-7 Outreach Summit. The gathering has drawn significant international attention due to the ongoing escalation of conflicts involving Israel-Iran tensions and the Russia-Ukraine war. The summit, set to take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, will bring together world leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alongside Modi as key invitees to the exclusive forum. Modi's Canadian visit, following his official engagements in Cyprus, presents a crucial opportunity to mend strained India-Canada relations. The diplomatic relationship had deteriorated significantly under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership, particularly after his September 2023 allegations linking Indian state actors to the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18, 2023. The new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled a shift toward diplomatic normalization, emphasizing India's significant global standing and the importance of sustained engagement between the two nations. This marks Modi's first major multilateral engagement following Operation Sindoor, India's counter-terrorism operation targeting Pakistani-based terrorist infrastructure in May. Summit Focus Areas and Participants The G-7 Outreach Summit, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, will center on three critical themes: Global Community Protection: Addressing worldwide security challenges and threats Energy Security and Digital Transformation: Accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and digital infrastructure Future Partnership Development: Establishing long-term strategic alliances Beyond Modi and Zelenskyy, Canada has extended invitations to leaders from Australia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea, creating a diverse platform for international dialogue. Following the conclusion of his Canadian engagements, Modi is scheduled to depart Tuesday evening for Zagreb, Croatia, completing the final leg of his comprehensive three-nation diplomatic tour. The Prime Minister's packed itinerary reflects India's active engagement in addressing global challenges while simultaneously working to strengthen bilateral relationships across multiple continents.
