Rome, June 14, 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first foreign trip of his third term, arrived in Italy today to attend the outreach session of the 50th Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ summit. The summit is being held at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Italy’s Apulia region from June 13 to 15. PM Modi held significant discussions with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the summit.
Key Discussions and Diplomatic Engagements
Upon his arrival in Italy, Prime Minister Modi expressed his enthusiasm for engaging in productive discussions with world leaders. “Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders,” Modi stated, highlighting the importance of India’s participation in the summit.
Meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
PM Modi’s discussions with UK PM Rishi Sunak focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation. The leaders discussed trade, investment, and technological collaboration, emphasizing the shared values and strategic interests between India and the UK.
Talks with French President Emmanuel Macron
In his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi addressed key global challenges, including climate change, sustainable development, and energy security. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to deepening the Indo-French partnership and working together on international platforms to address pressing global issues.
Engagement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was particularly significant, as it took place ahead of the ‘Summit on Peace’ in Ukraine to be held in Switzerland. Zelenskyy thanked PM Modi for India’s high-level delegation’s participation in the summit and discussed preparations for the event. “I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending a high-level delegation to the summit,” Zelenskyy posted on Facebook.
Focus Areas of the G7 Summit
The G7 summit’s agenda includes critical discussions on artificial intelligence (AI), energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. The centrepiece of the opening day was a political agreement on an outline deal to provide $50 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow invaded its neighbor in 2022.
PM Modi highlighted India’s stance on these issues, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to address common challenges. “Together, we aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future,” Modi said in a post on X.
India’s Participation in G7 Summits
India’s participation in the G7 summits has been a testament to its growing influence and efforts to resolve global challenges. This year marks the 11th time India has attended the G7 summit, with PM Modi participating for the fifth consecutive time. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra noted that India’s regular participation reflects the increasing recognition of its contributions on the global stage. “India’s regular participation points to increasing recognition of the efforts the country has been making in trying to resolve global challenges,” Kwatra stated.
Conclusion
As the G7 summit continues, Prime Minister Modi is expected to hold further bilateral meetings and discussions with leaders of the G7, Outreach Countries, and international organizations. The summit provides a timely opportunity for India to follow up on the outcomes of the G20 summit held under its presidency last year and to continue its engagement in addressing global challenges.
Sarhind Times will continue to provide live updates on the developments from the G7 summit and the impactful discussions led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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