PM Modi interacts with world leaders during G7 Summit
Evian, June 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with leaders from Italy, European Union and Kenya during the second day of the G7 Summit in France.
He was seen speaking to European Council chief Antonio Costa, Kenyan President William Ruto and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Meanwhile, the official G7 page posted a picture of world leaders seated at a roundtable as the G7 session took place.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was seated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's left side while US President Donald Trump was on his right side.
With the summit underway, the G7 nations on Wednesday signed a joint declaration, welcoming the peace deal between the US and Iran, and reaffirming their support for Ukraine. The G7 nations called for greater cooperation on Indo-Pacific security, energy resilience and supply chain stability at the 52nd G7 Summit in France.
The G7 also voiced support for an immediate, robust ceasefire in Lebanon and backed efforts by the Lebanese leadership to achieve the disarmament of Hezbollah. On Gaza, the leaders pledged to accelerate humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts while calling for an end to violence in the West Bank.
On the Indo-Pacific, the G7 leaders reiterated their commitment to a free and open region governed by international law and opposed unilateral attempts to alter the status quo by force or coercion in the East and South China Seas and across the Taiwan Strait.
The declaration also expressed deep concern over North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and called for the country's complete denuclearisation in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions. The leaders further highlighted the need to counter North Korean cryptocurrency thefts and cybercrimes.
The G7 additionally welcomed the outcomes of the Global Convergence for Growth Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this month, reaffirming the importance of cooperation among major economies to address persistent global imbalances and strengthen long-term economic stability.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see PM Modi seated next to Trump and Merz. The G7 seems to be making big statements on everything from Ukraine to Taiwan. But I'm concerned - these declarations often lack teeth. India should push for more concrete action on climate finance and tech transfer, not just geopolitical posturing.
Proud moment for India! PM Modi rubbing shoulders with leaders of the most powerful nations. But I wonder - why is India still not a permanent member of the G7? We are a major economy and a nuclear power, yet we're always invited as a guest. Time for the world to recognize India's rightful place. 🙏
The G7's focus on Indo-Pacific and Taiwan is very interesting. As an Indian, I appreciate the emphasis on rule of law and freedom of navigation. But I'm skeptical about how much India can really influence these discussions. We need to be careful not to get dragged into conflicts that don't directly benefit us.
While the G7 photo-ops are nice, I'd like to see more tangible results for ordinary Indians. The declaration talks about supply chain stability - will that help Indian manufacturers? And on Gaza, humanitarian aid is important, but we need a lasting peace solution. Modi should use his influence to push for that. 😊
The G7's stance on North Korea's nuclear program and cybercrimes is welcome. But I hope India is using these platforms to raise Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism as well. We can't have selective condemnation - all forms of state-sponsored terrorism must be addressed equally. 🇮🇳
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