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PM Modi has arrived in Canada for the G7 Summit, where he plans to advocate for Global South priorities. His visit follows strategic talks in Cyprus and aims to strengthen ties with Canada under PM Mark Carney. The summit offers a platform to address pressing global issues, including security and economic cooperation. Modi’s engagements will exclude a meeting with US President Donald Trump, who left early due to the Iran-Israel crisis.

Key Points: PM Modi to Highlight Global South Priorities at G7 Summit

  • PM Modi to engage with G7 leaders on Global South priorities
  • Summit follows India's diplomatic push post-Pahalgam attack
  • Modi seeks to reset India-Canada ties under Carney
  • Focus on Ukraine, Iran-Israel crisis, and global security
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Will share my thoughts on important global issues, says PM Modi ahead of G7 Summit

PM Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit, set to discuss Global South priorities and key global issues with world leaders.

"Will be meeting various leaders at the Summit and sharing my thoughts on important global issues. – PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, June 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he will be meeting various leaders during the G7 Summit in Canada and share his thoughts on vital global issues.

PM Modi has landed in Calgary, Canada, where he will take part in the G7 Summit.

After landing on Tuesday, he posted on his X handle that during his meetings with leaders, he will emphasise the Global South priorities.

“Landed in Calgary, Canada, to take part in the G7 Summit. 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,” PM Modi posted on his X handle.

He arrived in Calgary to participate in the G7 Summit at the invitation of Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. On arrival, he was received by Acting Indian High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik, Canadian officials, and leaders of Canada's First Nation, the native people of the country.

He will go to the picturesque resort town of Kananaskis, where the summit started earlier on Monday under tight security, and will feature him and other invitees at Tuesday's session.

PM Modi arrived in Canada after a successful visit to Cyprus, where he had "wide-ranging talks, covering the full range of India-Cyprus relations" with President Nikos Christodoulides.

Before leaving India, PM Modi posted on X that the G7 summit "will give a great platform to exchange perspectives on various global issues and elaborate on the priorities of the Global South".

He will be interacting with G7 leaders, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Prime Ministers Keir Starmer of Britain, Giorgia Meloni of Italy, Shigeru Ishiba of Japan, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa along with host Carney, who is also the President of G7.

PM Modi will not be meeting US President Donald Trump, who was cutting short his presence at the summit to return home to deal with the Iran-Israel crisis.

Other invitees to the G7 meeting are Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, and Lee Jae-Myung of South Korea, and Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese of Australia and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa.

This will be an opportunity for PM Modi to have face-to-face meetings with these powerful leaders of industrialised countries after the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack and Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist outfits operating in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

PM Modi's visit also comes at a pivotal moment for India-Canada relations, which Carney is trying to reset after it had been marred by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was influenced by Khalistan supporters.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
PM Modi's presence at G7 shows India's growing global stature. Hope he effectively puts forward concerns of developing nations regarding climate finance and technology transfer. The Global South needs strong representation! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate our PM's diplomatic efforts, I hope he also addresses the concerns of Indian students in Canada facing housing and job challenges. Our diaspora issues shouldn't take a backseat during such summits.
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Arjun S.
Good to see India being invited consistently to G7. But we must remember these are still Western-dominated forums. Hope Modi ji pushes for more inclusive global governance structures that give equal voice to Asian and African nations.
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Sunita R.
The First Nation welcome was a nice gesture! 👏 India can learn from Canada's reconciliation efforts with indigenous communities. Hope our PM takes some notes for tribal welfare programs back home.
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Vikram P.
Important summit after Pahalgam attack. Hope Modi ji raises the issue of cross-border terrorism strongly. The world needs to put more pressure on Pakistan to dismantle terror infrastructure. Enough is enough!
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Neha T.
While global issues are important, I hope our PM also discusses bilateral trade opportunities. With so many leaders in one place, this could be great for Make in India exports and technology partnerships.
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Karan D.
The absence of US President is disappointing. India-US relations are crucial right now with China's growing influence. Hope Modi ji schedules a separate meeting soon to discuss Indo-Pacific

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