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

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...

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

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...

PM Modi meets UN chief Guterres at G7 summit

September 16, 2024 6:34 PM

PM Modi meets UN chief Guterres at G7 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in Italy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here on Friday night. https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1801667581155361262 In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Pleased to meet the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, in Italy." Earlier, PM Modi also met with US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. In a post on X, PM Modi expressed pleasure and wrote that it...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Once ostracised, Italy’s Meloni is now centre stage in Europe

May 29, 2024 4:19 PM

Once ostracised, Italy’s Meloni is now centre stage in Europe

  When Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took power in 2022, far-right parties across Europe hailed her victory, expecting the fiery new leader in Rome to pursue a nationalist agenda and battle the Brussels bureaucracy. But rather than clash with the European Union elites, Meloni surprised friend and foe alike by working closely with them, presenting herself as a bridge between the mainstream centre-right and her own arch-conservative camp, which was previously shunned. Her influence...

Italy pledges additional 35 million euros of aid for Palestinians

May 25, 2024 5:13 PM

Italy pledges additional 35 million euros of aid for Palestinians

Italy will resume funding for the United Nations' Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA as part of a 35 million euro ($38 million) aid package, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday. Tajani made the commitment during a meeting in Rome with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. The Italian minister said five million euros would go to UNRWA projects, with the remainder destined for its "Food for Gaza" initiative. Italy was one of a number of countries to block aid for ...