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9 hours ago
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"Nowadays You Are...": PM Modi's 'X' Remark To Macron, Then A Chuckle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on Tuesday, and the duo shared a hearty laugh. A video of their warm hug and banter is viral. In the video, PM Modi can be heard making a light remark, to which President Macron chuckles. PM Modi reportedly said, "Nowadays, you are also active on Twitter." The two laughed out loud. President Macron then shook hands with Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor and exchanged greetings before sitting down with PM Modi. President Macron asked PM Modi about his arrival. "When did you arrive?" PM Modi: I reached here last night, and before that, I went to Cyprus. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada The two leaders share a hug as they meet. #PMModiAtG7 (Source: ANI/DD) — ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025 Sharing details of his meeting with the French counterpart, PM Modi said, the two leaders continue to work closely for the "betterment of our planet." "It's always a delight to interact with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron and exchange perspectives on a wide range of issues. India and France will keep working closely for the betterment of our planet," he wrote on X. It's always a delight to interact with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron and exchange perspectives on a wide range of issues. India and France will keep working closely for the betterment of our planet. @EmmanuelMacron — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025 PM Modi was in Canada to attend the annual G7 Summit, where he met several leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, his 'two dear friends', President Ramaphosa of South Africa and President Lula of Brazil, EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. President Macron recently made headlines over a viral video, showing his wife, Brigitte Macron, allegedly shoving his face. Startled, President Macron collected himself and waved at the media. He then walked back in before the couple emerged together. The French presidency initially dismissed the video and later titled it a joke. Days after the video went viral, US President Donald Trump said President Macron and his wife were 'fine'. " Make sure the door remains closed," the three-times-married President Trump quipped to reporters when asked if he had any 'world leader to world leader marital advice' for President Macron.
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21 hours ago
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WATCH: PM Modi welcomed by Canadian PM Carney at G7 Summit as India, Canada eye reset in ties
PM Modi is attending the summit as a special invitee, as part of Canada's broader outreach to key global partners beyond the G7 bloc read more Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival at the G7 Summit venue in Kananaskis, Alberta. ANI Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival at the G7 Summit venue in Kananaskis, Alberta. #WATCH | Canadian PM Mark Carney receives Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at the venue of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (Source: ANI/DD)#PMModiAtG7 — ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD PM Modi is attending the summit as a special invitee, as part of Canada's broader outreach to key global partners beyond the G7 bloc. Earlier, PM Modi held brief pull-aside meetings with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis. Before leaving for the summit, PM Modi had said he would be discussing important global issues and emphasise the priorities of the Global South as he meets world leaders at the G7 Summit. This is PM Modi's first visit to Canada in a decade. The high-profile summit, which began June 16, marks PM Modi's sixth consecutive participation in the G7, and is part of his ongoing three-nation tour, which began in Cyprus. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the summit will feature exchanges between leaders on key global challenges, including energy security, technological innovation, and emerging areas like artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. PM Modi's arrival in Canada follows an invitation from PM Carney, who took office in March after Justin Trudeau's resignation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The visit is seen as a step toward mending strained ties after tensions over the killing of pro-Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India had recalled its diplomats and accused Trudeau government of encouraging pro-Khalistani activity, while Canada alleged Indian involvement in Nijjar's death. Diplomatic contacts have since resumed, with both sides exploring a reset. The MEA called India and Canada 'vibrant democracies' and termed Modi-Carney talks an 'important opportunity' to rebuild trust. Trade, immigration, and diaspora ties are also key. Bilateral goods trade stood at $8.6 billion in 2024. Canada hosts 1.8 million people of Indian origin, including nearly one million NRIs. Indian students, once the largest foreign cohort, have faced challenges due to recent immigration curbs. With inputs from agencies
