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March 26, 2026 6:04 PM

G7 leaders’ June summit to include India, South Korea, Brazil, Kenya, but not China, Elysee says

France will host the leaders of India, South Korea, Brazil and Kenya at the G7 leaders' summit in Evian-les-Bains in June, a move Paris says is aimed at broadening support for its goal of correcting global economic imbalances. At the core of France's push is a drive to prevent a "massive financial crisis" by urging China - which will be notable by its absence - to boost domestic demand and reduce its destabilising exports, and by calling on the U.S. to curb its deficits and on Europe to produce...

February 19, 2026 9:32 PM

India-France bilateral relationship is at highest point, we want to do much more: French President Macron

Asserting that India-France relations are at their "highest point," French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the two countries now share a Special Global Strategic Partnership which is unique and will expand further. speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Macron said India and France have built very strong relations over the past few years, which his visit has helped to consolidate, particularly in the area of defence. "This ...

June 18, 2025 10:52 AM

India-Croatia ties set to deepen as PM Modi heads to Zagreb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for Croatia after concluding his visit to Canada, where he participated in the 51st Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Kananaskis. This marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. India and Croatia share a cordial and steadily growing relationship underpinned by shared values, democratic institutions, and a common commitment to internatio...

June 18, 2025 9:39 AM

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This marked the first interaction between the two leaders since Chancellor Merz assumed office in May 2025. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Chancellor Merz on his recent electoral victory and his appointment as Chancellor. He also expressed heartfelt appreciation for the condolences extended by the German Government on the trag...

June 18, 2025 8:50 AM

PM Modi takes part in G7 Summit’s outreach session on energy security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the outreach session on energy security at the 51st G7 Summit, where he underscored the need for a sustainable and inclusive approach to global energy access. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasised the importance of ensuring energy security for all people through green and sustainable pathways. He highlighted India’s key international initiatives in this area, including the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster R...

June 18, 2025 8:53 AM

Canadian PM Mark Carney welcomes PM Narendra Modi for G7 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday welcomed by his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney as the Indian leader arrived for the G7 Outreach Summit. Confirming the meeting between Carney and PM Modi at the G7 Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on social media platform X said: "Building bridges for global progress and cooperation. PM @MarkJCarney of Canada welcomed PM @narendramodi at the #G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada." Earlier, PM Modi met with Mexico Pre...

June 18, 2025 12:25 AM

PM Modi meets Mexican President at G7 Summit, strengthens bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with the President of Mexico, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This marked the first interaction between the two leaders, with PM Modi extending congratulations to President Sheinbaum on her historic electoral victory. Expressing gratitude for Mexico’s support in India’s fight against terrorism, PM Modi emphasized the deep historical bonds of friendship between the two nations. The ...

June 17, 2025 12:19 PM

Trump says his G7 summit departure not linked to any Israel-Iran ceasefire offer

Donald Trump said late on Monday his early departure from the Group of Seven nations summit has "nothing to do with" working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, refuting comments by French President Emmanuel Macron who said the U.S. president made a ceasefire proposal. Macron "mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a 'cease fire' between Israel and Iran," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform as he left the G7 summit in Canada to return to Was...

June 17, 2025 1:25 PM

Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing what he said was its government's rejection of a deal to curb nuclear weapons development, as Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday. World leaders meeting at the Group of Seven summit in Canada called for a de-escalation of the worst-ever conflict between the regional foes, saying Iran was a source of instability and must never have a nuclear weapon while affirming Israel's right to defend it...

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 ...