Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Canada to attend the annual G7 Summit where he discussed important global issues and highlighted the issues of the Global South at the international forum. PM Modi also held a host of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.
This was Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Canada since relations with the north American country slumped over the last two years over then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's support to separatists and radical elements acting against India and Indian interests. India and Canada now aim to iron out differences with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the helm of the Canadian government. During last year's diplomatic fallout between the two nations, India's foreign ministry had squarely pinned the blame on Justin Trudeau and the actions taken under his leadership.
This year's G7 marks the 51st summit, and completion of half a century for the leading multilateral forum. It is being held in Canada's Alberta in a town named Kananaskis, which has previously hosted the the G8 Summit in 2002. Though India is not a part of the G7 grouping, it has been invited for the global summit each year for the last six years and twelve times in total.
Here are the Live Updates from the G7 Summit in Canada:
Deep Fake A Cause Of Concern: PM Modi
"Deep fake is a cause of great concern. Therefore, water-marking or clear declaration should be made on Al-generated content," the Prime Minister noted at the G7 Summit.
Have To Work On Global Governance To Address AI-Related Concerns: PM Modi
Speaking at the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on global governance to address concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation.
"We have to work on global governance, to address concerns related to AI and promote innovation. In the era of AI, close collaboration between critical minerals and technology is essential. We have to make their supply chains safe and resilient," PM Modi said.
Ensuring Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable Energy Is India's Priority: PM Modi
During his address at the G7 Summit, PM Modi highlighted the need to ensure energy security for all through a sustainable and green pathway and elaborated upon India's global initiatives.
"AI itself is an energy-intensive technology. If there is any way to sustainably fulfill the energy requirements of a technology-driven society, it is through renewable energy. Ensuring affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy is India's priority," PM Modi said.
India believes that any technology is valuable only if its benefits reach every person and no country in the Global South should be left behind, he added.
India has democratised technology and empowered the economy as well as common people through Digital Public Infrastructure, while meaningful and qualitative data is the guarantee of an inclusive, capable, and responsible AI, PM Modi added.
We Will Have To Cooperate For Technology: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the outreach session on energy security at the 51st G7 Summit on Tuesday.
"In the last century, we saw competition for energy. In this century, we will have to cooperate for technology. Moving forward on the fundamental principles of availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, India has chosen the path of inclusive development," he said.
PM Modi, Mark Carney Agree To Strengthen India-Canada Ties
At the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "fruitful meeting" with Canadian PM Mark Carney. "They agreed to deepen cooperation in key areas such as trade, energy, space, critical minerals, fertilisers and more," the PM's office stated.
Strengthening India-Canada ties!
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2025
PM @narendramodi had a fruitful meeting with PM @MarkJCarney of Canada on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. They agreed to deepen cooperation in key areas such as trade, energy, space, critical minerals, fertilisers and more. pic.twitter.com/jIOY09UEGn
PM Modi Participated In Session On Energy Security
At the G7 Summit in Canada, PM Modi participated in the Outreach Session on Energy Security.
In his address, PM Modi highlighted the need to ensure energy security for all through a sustainable and green pathway and elaborated upon India's global initiatives such as International Solar Alliance (ISA), Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuels Alliance, towards this objective.
"Calling for attention to the concerns and priorities of the Global South, he noted that India took it as its responsibility to bring the voice of the Global South to the world stage," the Ministry of External Affairs stated in a post on X.
PM @narendramodi participated in the Outreach Session on Energy Security at the 51st #G7Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2025
In his address, PM highlighted the need to ensure energy security for all through a sustainable & green pathway and elaborated upon 🇮🇳’s global initiatives such… pic.twitter.com/t73x0Qvpj5
PM Modi Concludes Visit To Canada
PM @narendramodi concludes a very productive visit to Canada!
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2025
Held fruitful dialogue on key issues in the global context on Energy Security, Technology and Innovation at the @G7 Summit. Met with several leaders & discussed bilateral ties.
Next stop 📍Croatia pic.twitter.com/X64TmjlUae
India And Canada Agree To Return Ambassadors
India and Canada agreed to return ambassadors to each other's capitals, turning the page on a bitter spat over an assassination as Canada's new leader welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who took office in March, invited PM Modi to the Canadian Rockies as a guest at the G7 summit. PM Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau, last year publicly accused India of involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil and expelled the Indian ambassador, triggering a furious reciprocal response from India.
The two ministers agreed that the two countries would name new high commissioners, as ambassadors are known between Commonwealth nations.
The two leaders made the decision "with a view to returning to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries," the Canadian prime minister's office said in a statement.
PM Modi Meets South Africa's Ramaphosa And Brazil's Lula In Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of meetings with his President Ramaphosa of South Africa and President Lula of Brazil on the margins of the G7 Summit.
"We are unwavering in our commitment to speaking about issues that matter to the Global South. We are equally determined to do whatever it takes to build a better tomorrow for the coming generations!", PM Modi wrote on X.
Outstanding conversations with two dear friends, President Ramaphosa of South Africa and President Lula of Brazil.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025
We are unwavering in our commitment to speaking about issues that matter to the Global South. We are equally determined to do whatever it takes to build a better… https://t.co/0ebf5FkPuy
PM Modi Holds Meeting With EU Chief In Canada
PM Modi said that it was a "fruitful" discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of G7 Summit in Canada/
Fruitful discussion with President of the @EU_Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. pic.twitter.com/AsJfti9kEk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025
PM Modi Meets European Council President António Costa
On the sidelines of G7 Summit in Canada, PM Modi held a "productive" conversation with the European Council President António Costa.
Productive conversation with Mr. António Costa, President of the European Council.@eucopresident pic.twitter.com/7KsOTXzcTs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025
"Will Keep Working Together" To Strengthen Ties: PM Modi After Meeting UK PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday at the sidelines of the G7 Summit here and said that both countries will keep working together to boost the wonderful ties between each other.
An exceptional conversation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer! India and UK ties are getting stronger, reflecting in the ground we’ve covered in areas like trade and commerce. We will keep working together to add even more momentum to this wonderful friendship.@Keir_Starmer pic.twitter.com/rXTSWjn5KE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025
"Positive, Constructive": Foreign Secretary On PM Modi-Mark Carney Meeting
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri described the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as very positive and constructive.
According to Mr Misri, "The leaders discussed the importance of the India-Canada relationship, which is based on shared values, democracy, the rule of law, people-to-people contacts, and many other commonalities."
#WATCH | Kananaskis: "PM Narendra Modi and PM Mark Carney of Canada concluded a very positive and constructive meeting. The meeting discussed the importance of the India-Canada relationship, which is based on shared values, democracy and the rule of law, people-to-people contact… pic.twitter.com/eDbhWgQyzf
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
"India, Japan Committed To Deepening Ties": PM Modi After Meeting Japanese PM At G7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held insightful deliberations with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada.
Sharing details of the meeting, Prime Minister Modi posted on his official handle on X (formerly Twitter), "Insightful deliberations with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the G7 Summit in Canada. India and Japan remain committed to further deepening bilateral ties across various sectors."This meeting was part of a broader diplomatic effort by Prime Minister Modi, who engaged in a flurry of high-level bilateral meetings with leaders from Mexico, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, France, and Canada on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening global partnerships.
India, Canada Agree To Designate New High Commissioners
India and Canada have agreed to designate new high commissioners, with a view to returning to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral discussions on the margins of the G7 Leaders’ Summit here Tuesday.
India's Friendship With Italy Will "Continue To Get Stronger": PM After Meeting Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
PM Modi, who met Italy's Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, expressed his enthusiasm for the growing friendship between India and Italy.
PM Modi stated that their bilateral relationship will continue to strengthen, benefiting both nations.
Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!@GiorgiaMeloni https://t.co/LaYIIZn8Ry
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025
PM Modi Meets Canada's Mark Carney: Here Are Top 10 Highlights Of Meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 meet in Alberta today. Their bilateral meet carries the hope of a reboot in ties since they deteriorated last year under Justin Trudeau.
PM Modi, France's Macron Hold Meeting On Sidelines Of G7 Summit
PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting on the sidelines of G7 Summit in kananaskis in Canada. PM Modi said that India and France will keep working closely for the betterment of our planet.
"It's always a delight to interact with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron and exchange perspectives on a wide range of issues. India and France will keep working closely for the betterment of our planet", PM Modi wrote on X.
It’s always a delight to interact with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron and exchange perspectives on a wide range of issues. India and France will keep working closely for the betterment of our planet.@EmmanuelMacron pic.twitter.com/9f1GrUlV7d
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025
"India-Canada Ties Extremely Important", Says PM Modi After Meeting Canadian PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said relations between India and Canada are "extremely important" as he held talks with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the margins of the G7 Summit.
#WATCH | Kananaskis: During his meeting with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, PM Narendra Modi says, "I am very grateful to you for inviting India to G7 and I am also fortunate that I have got this opportunity to visit Canada once again after 2015 and connect with the people of… pic.twitter.com/hOsEAULoG8
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
PM Meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni At Canada G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
#PMModiAtG7
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PM Modi Meets UK PM Keir Starmer On Sidelines Of G7 Summit
PM Modi met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
#PMModiAtG7
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G7 Leaders Sign Joint Statements On Critical Minerals, AI
Group of Seven nations gathered for a summit have agreed six joint statements on subjects such as critical minerals, artificial intelligence and wildfires, host nation Canada said on Tuesday.
The other topics they agreed statements on were quantum computing, migrant smuggling and transnational repression. Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to issue a separate chair's statement later.PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meeting With French President Macron
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada on Tuesday.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
The two leaders share a hug as they meet.
(Source: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/mWqwmgYEUz
PM Modi Meets German Chancellor On Sidelines Of G7 Summit, Discusses Ways To Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, defence and security, green energy and technology.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for Germany's strong solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism, he said.
PM Modi Joins World Leaders For Group Photo At G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined fellow world leaders for a group photograph at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins world leaders for a group photograph at the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
#PMModiAtG7
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PM Modi, German Chancellor Meet At G7 Summit In Canada
Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
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#PMModiAtG7 pic.twitter.com/i2MvhEAt8Y
PM Modi Meets South Korean President On Sidelines Of Canada G7 Summit
PM Modi met South Korean President on the sidelines of G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
"The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Special Strategic Partnership by exploring new avenues for cooperation through partnerships in areas of trade & economy, critical & emerging technologies, green hydrogen, shipbuilding, culture & P2P among others. They also discussed regional & global issues", MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X.
PM @narendramodi met President Mr. Lee Jae-Myung @Jaemyung_Lee of Republic of Korea on the sidelines of the 51st #G7Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 17, 2025
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening 🇮🇳-🇰🇷 Special Strategic Partnership by exploring new avenues for cooperation… pic.twitter.com/ZEqHYl1F7Q
PM Modi Meets Mexican President On Sidelines Of G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
The Ministry of External Affairs shared the details in a tweet on X stating that the meeting was aimed at boosting India-Mexico warm and historical ties. It added that both leaders discussed cooperation in trade, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, digital innovation, and shared perspectives on key global and regional issues.
🇮🇳-🇲🇽| Boosting India-Mexico warm & historical ties.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 17, 2025
PM @narendramodi met President Dr. @Claudiashein of Mexico, on the sidelines of 51st #G7Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This was the first meeting between the two leaders.
Both sides discussed avenues to further deepen 🇮🇳-🇲🇽… pic.twitter.com/8MOh9gTlwS
PM Modi Meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa At G7 Summit
On the sidelines of G7 Summit in Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Happy to interact with the President of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa at the G7 Summit.@CyrilRamaphosa pic.twitter.com/VfQhuysSmB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025
PM Modi Meets Australian PM On Sidelines Of G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian PM Anthony Albanese during the G7 Summit in Canada.
Good to meet my friend, PM Albanese of Australia during the G7 Summit in Canada!@AlboMP pic.twitter.com/vJxaptve6Y
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025
PM Modi At G7 Summit LIVE: Meetings With Leaders Of South Korea And Mexico
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada's Alberta.
Besides meetings with the South Korean and Mexican leaders, PM Modi is expected to hold a series of pull-aside and bilateral meetings with several global leaders. He is also expected to hold bilateral talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney. The two leaders aim to bring India-Canada ties out of the deep freeze it has been in since the diplomatic fallout with the Justin Trudeau-led government.PM Modi At G7 Summit LIVE: Mark Carney Welcomes PM Modi
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed PM Modi in Alberta, Canada for the G7 Summit. This is the first time since the leaders of India and Canada have met since the diplomatic fallout during Justin Trudeau's regime.
#WATCH | Canadian PM Mark Carney receives Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at the venue of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025
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