"Reviewed full range of relations": PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Canadian PM Carney on sidelines of G7 Summit
Evian, June 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting in Evian on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and discussed ways to strengthen ties in trade, energy, innovation, and education.
PM Modi said that it was "a delight" to meet the Canadian PM, and in less than a year, it was their "fourth meeting". PM Modi stated that both leaders reviewed the "full range" of relations and discussed extensive cooperation in the following pillars, i.e., trade and economy, energy. technology and people-to-people ties.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "It was a delight to meet Prime Minister Carney on the sidelines of the Evian G7 Summit. In less than a year, it is our fourth meeting, indicating our commitment to strong India-Canada ties. We reviewed the full range of relations between our nations, notably the ground covered since we last met."
The post added, "We discussed extensive cooperation in the following pillars: Trade and economy. Energy. Technology. People-to-people ties."
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that both the leaders "reviewed the excellent progress made in bilateral engagement and discussed ways to build a stronger partnership driven by trade, energy, innovation, education and people-to-people exchanges."
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of "trust" in building international partnerships and reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development during the Outreach Session of the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France.
In a post on X, the MEA said that Prime Minister Modi highlighted the need for greater cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world during the G7 Outreach Session on the theme of "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity".
"PM Narendra Modi participated in the Outreach Session on 'Forging new Partnerships and rebuilding international solidarity' at the G7 Summit. PM underscored the importance of 'trust' in building international partnerships, especially in an increasingly interconnected world," the MEA said post read.
The Prime Minister stressed that global cooperation should evolve beyond the traditional donor-recipient framework and instead be based on solidarity and equality.
According to the MEA, PM Modi highlighted India's "humanity first" approach, reflected in several international initiatives spearheaded by the country, including the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, the Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFe and the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign.
"He said that the world should move from donor-recipient to partnerships based on solidarity and equality," the post read.
"PM highlighted that India has always followed a 'humanity first' approach reflected in India-led International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFe and Ek Ped Maa ke Naam initiatives," it added.
The Prime Minister also noted that India's approach to international engagement is rooted in the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or "the world is one family', further reiterating India's commitment to supporting equitable and sustainable progress at the global level.
"India's vision of international partnership is rooted in the timeless philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - the world is one family. PM conveyed that India remains firmly committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development," it added.
PM Modi had arrived in the French city earlier on Tuesday to attend the high-profile gathering, following an official invitation from the French President. This special invitation marks India's 13th appearance at the summit as a partner nation, alongside being the seventh consecutive time the Prime Minister is participating in the global forum.
Prior to the session, PM Modi and US President Donald Trump held a brief interaction following the traditional family photograph on the second day of the summit.
A highly anticipated bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump is on the cards for June 17, which the White House confirmed will focus heavily on advancing the proposed India-US trade agreement.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's encouraging to see both nations focusing on trade, energy, and innovation rather than just security issues. The people-to-people ties pillar is especially important - our students and professionals in Canada contribute immensely to both economies. PM Modi emphasizing 'humanity first' at G7 is exactly what the world needs right now.
Good to see diplomacy working even when governments have differences. Canada needs alternative markets (not just US), and India needs reliable energy and technology partners. The 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' philosophy is something more Western leaders should embrace. Time to move past misunderstandings and build real economic bridges.
I appreciate the diplomatic tone, but let's be honest, there were some rough patches between India and Canada recently. Hopefully PM Modi's fourth meeting with Carney means they're finally putting issues aside and focusing on what matters - trade, education, and sustainable development. Our students in Canada deserve stable bilateral relations!
Key takeaway: India is being recognized as a major global partner at G7 - our 13th appearance as a partner nation! The 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign and Mission LiFe are great examples of India's grassroots-driven climate action. Hope the trade agreement with US also moves forward - that would be a triple win for India's economic diplomacy.
Fourth meeting in one year - clearly both sides want this to work. But I'd like to see concrete outcomes, not just diplomatic statements. What specific trade targets? Any agreements on technology transfer? The 'full range review' sounds nice, but India needs real commitments on critical minerals and clean energy from Canada
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