G7 Summit: On June 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation tour, with scheduled stops in Croatia, Canada, and the Republic of Cyprus. This marks his first international trip since Operation Sindoor, during which India carried out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, most of them tourists.
Modi in Canada:
By the evening of June 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to arrive in Canada, the second stop on his three-nation tour following Cyprus. On June 16–17, he will travel to Kananaskis, Canada, to attend the G-7 Summit at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This visit will mark Modi’s sixth consecutive appearance at the G-7 Summit.
According to a government press release, Prime Minister Modi will join G-7 leaders, invited outreach countries, and heads of international organizations to discuss key global issues such as energy security, technology, and innovation, especially the AI-energy nexus and developments in quantum technology.
Before departing for Cyprus on June 15, Prime Minister Modi released a departure statement. He said, “Prime Minister H.E. Mark Carney has invited me to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, from Cyprus. The Summit will offer a forum to address urgent global challenges and highlight the key concerns of the Global South. I also look forward to engaging with leaders from partner countries.”
PM Modi’s Canada Agenda?
During the summit, the Prime Minister plans to hold several bilateral meetings. Notably, he is expected to meet his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, at the G7 Summit, according to media reports. Moreover, senior officials will join the talks, which will focus on forging new intelligence-sharing agreements and establishing mechanisms to prevent miscommunication.
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Group of Seven:
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union form the Group of Seven (G7), which includes the world’s seven most developed economies. After Justin Trudeau stepped down in March, Carney, a political newcomer and economist, took over as Canada’s prime minister.
Earlier this month, Carney called Prime Minister Modi and invited him to the G7 conference. On June 12, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters that the call also allowed both leaders to discuss India-Canada relations and explore ways to strengthen them. Jaiswal said India actively sought to repair ties with Canada. He added that both countries would get a valuable chance to discuss bilateral and global issues during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
MEA Spokeswoman Statement:
Before the G7 conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that Canada and India are “vibrant democracies, bound by a shared commitment to the rule of law.” He added that both countries aim to “reset” their relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests, and sensitivity to each other’s concerns.
Before the MEA statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pleasure at receiving a congratulatory call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark J. Carney, who acknowledged Modi’s recent election victory. Earlier, speculation had circulated that Canada might not invite PM Modi to the G7 Summit due to strained bilateral ties. Uncertainty also loomed over whether Modi would accept the invitation or skip the summit altogether. India-Canada relations have remained tense in recent years, especially during the tenure of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who stepped down in January. On March 14, 2025, Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, ahead of Modi’s latest electoral win.
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