G7 Summit

June 19, 2024 10:33 AM

“Serious” national security issues will be addressed with India, says Canada PM Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that he sees a new opportunity to engage with India on "some very serious" national security issues following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return to office for a third consecutive term. In an interview to CBC News on Monday, Trudeau said, "Now that he's through his election, I think there is an opportunity for us to engage, including on some very serious issues around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law." Trudeau's ...

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

G7 Summit: PM Modi calls for mass usage of technology, not monopolising it

In his brief address at the Outreach Session of the recent G7 Summit held in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon three key aspects that India is prioritizing: technology and Artificial Intelligence, energy security, and affordability, and last mile service delivery to its people. Specifically on technology, PM Modi called on global leaders who converged in Italy to collectively ensure that the benefits of technology reach all sections of society, to realise the potential of every p...

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

Prime Minister Modi returns to Delhi after attending G7 Summit in Italy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Saturday after attending the G7 Summit in Italy, marking his first international trip in his third term in office. The summit, held in Italy's Apulia region from July 13-15, saw India participating as an 'Outreach Country' at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. "Had a very productive day at the G7 Summit in Apulia. Interacted with world leaders and discussed various subjects. Together, we aim to create impactful solution...

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

G7 Summit: PM Modi’s “delightful conversation” with leaders of Turkey, UAE, Brazil; meets Jordan King

On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the leaders of Turkey, the UAE, Brazil and Jordan and struck a pose for the camera along with them on Friday. PM Modi had a "delightful conversation" with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as the President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. All the four leaders also posed for the camera and got a picture clicked at the Summit as well, which PM Mod...

September 16, 2024 6:35 PM

“Aim to address global challenges, foster international cooperation”: PM Modi after landing in Italy for G7 Summit

After landing in Italy's Apulia to participate in the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders. He said that they aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future. "Landed in Italy to take part in the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders. Together, we aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperatio...

September 16, 2024 6:35 PM

G7 Summit: Italian PM Meloni affirms G7’s commitment to Global South dialogue

As the G7 Summit kicks off in Italy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said that the country decided to host the summit in Apulia because it is a region of southern Italy and through the summit, Italy wishes to strengthen its dialogue with the nations of the Global South. Noting that this forum will celebrate 50 years, the Italian Prime Minister in her opening remarks during the first session of the G7 Summit, said that over these decades, it has become irreplaceable in managing...

September 16, 2024 6:36 PM

G7 Summit: PM Modi to play important role, says Indian envoy to Italy

A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy to attend the G7 Summit, where India has been invited as an Outreach Country, the Indian ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao said that PM Modi will play an important role in one of the global platforms, to engage with other world leaders present at the G7 Summit on issues of importance to India, as well as to the Global South. Envoy Vani Rao said that PM Modi will also follow up on some of the key issues that were there during India's G20 pr...

September 16, 2024 5:59 PM

PM Modi expresses gratitude for G7 Summit invitation in talks with Italian counterpart

In a telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his gratitude to Italian Prime Minister Meloni for the invitation to participate in the G7 Summit Outreach Sessions, scheduled for June 2024 in Puglia, Italy. PM Modi and his Italian counterpart PM Meloni discussed various topics of mutual interest, including strengthening their countries' strategic partnership and global issues. The discussion took place as PM Modi extended his greetings on the 79th anniversary of...