PM Narendra Modi arrives in France's Evian to attend G7 Summit
Evian, June 16
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France's Evian on Tuesday to attend the Group of Seven Summit.
PM Modi stated that he looks forward to meeting world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues.
"Reached Evian, France for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues. India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet", he wrote on X.
Earlier, PM Modi landed in Geneva, where Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin welcomed him at the airport.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, PM Modi and Parmelin exchanged warm greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties.
"PM Narendra Modi landed in Geneva enroute to Evian to participate in the G7 Summit. He was received by President Guy Parmelin of Switzerland. Both leaders exchanged warm greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen India-Switzerland partnership," Jaiswal posted on X.
During the summit, PM Modi will exchange views with the G7 leaders, and those from invited partner countries and international organisations, participating in the summit sessions on Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity; Reviving Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for all; and Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of AI.
He will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines of the summit.
PM Modi travelled to Evian at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. India's participation in the G7 Summit reflects its growing influence in global affairs and its increasing role in shaping discussions on major international issues. This year marks India's 13th participation in the G7 and PM Modi's seventh consecutive attendance at the summit.
"India's regular participation at the G7 Summits reflects the increasing recognition of India's role and contributions in addressing global challenges relating to peace, security, development and environmental sustainability. Also at the G7, the international forums, including the G20 and the Voice of Global South Summit, India has consistently brought to the forefront the priorities, concerns and developmental aspirations of the Global South," Secretary (West), MEA, Sibi George, had said in a special briefing on PM Modi's visit to Slovakia and France.
After concluding his engagements in Evian, PM Modi will travel to Paris on Thursday for bilateral engagements and to attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe's largest technology and startup event. According to the MEA, PM Modi is also expected to address the members of the Indian community in Paris.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting to see India's growing role in international forums like G7 and G20. But I hope the summit discussions lead to concrete action on climate change and economic inequality, not just photo ops.
Great to see our PM representing India on the global stage! The partnership with France is particularly important. Looking forward to seeing what bilateral deals come out of this summit. VivaTech visit will also be good for our startup ecosystem. 🚀
While I appreciate India's global engagement, I hope our leaders also focus on domestic issues like inflation and unemployment. International recognition is good, but let's not forget our own people facing challenges at home.
India's consistent representation at the G7 is impressive. 13th participation shows the country has earned its seat at the table. The focus on Global South concerns is particularly important in today's divided world.
PM Modi's outreach to world leaders is commendable. The Switzerland welcome was very warm - that's diplomatic success. But I truly hope these engagements translate into tangible benefits for Indians like better trade deals and technology partnerships. 😊
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