By The Sampadak Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Canada to participate in the G7 Summit 2025, marking his first visit to the country in 10 years. The high-level summit is being hosted in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 16 to 17, and is part of Modi’s three-nation tour that began with Cyprus and will conclude in Croatia.
This also marks PM Modi’s sixth consecutive participation in the prestigious G7 Summit, reflecting India’s growing global diplomatic footprint. The visit comes at a crucial time, as India and Canada attempt to navigate a turbulent phase in their bilateral relationship.
G7 Summit 2025: Core Focus Areas
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi will engage with leaders from G7 nations, partner countries, and key international organisations on pressing global challenges. Discussions are expected to cover:
1. Peace and global security
2. Energy security and innovation
3. Transnational crime
4. Wildfire management
5. AI-Energy nexus and quantum technologies
The summit provides a valuable platform for India to present its views on sustainable development, technology-driven growth, and global cooperation.
Modi-Carney Meeting: Opportunity to Mend Ties
PM Modi’s visit to Canada follows an invitation from newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, signaling a possible thaw in relations after a prolonged diplomatic standoff. The friction was triggered by controversial allegations made last year by former PM Justin Trudeau, accusing India of involvement in targeted killings of Khalistani extremists in Canada a claim New Delhi strongly refuted.
With Modi among the first leaders to congratulate Carney after his election win, observers view this summit as a potential reset point for Indo-Canadian ties.
PM Modi’s Bilateral Meetings at G7
On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with several G7 leaders, including discussions on regional and global security.
Key topics likely to be raised include:
1. The Pahalgam terror attack in April and India’s subsequent military response Operation Sindoor
2. The Israel-Hamas conflict, including Israel’s recent offensive on Iran
3. Trade tariffs and global economic stability, in light of policy moves by US President Donald Trump
President Trump is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Canadian PM Carney, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
Why This Visit Matters
This summit is not only a forum for multilateral discussions but also a chance for PM Modi to strengthen India’s strategic partnerships and underline the country’s role in shaping global policies.
With sensitive geopolitical dynamics at play from South Asia to the Middle East India’s presence at the G7 highlights its status as a key global influencer, even though it is not a formal member of the group.
