G7 Stay Updates: Indian diaspora provides PM Modi heat reception forward of outreach session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reach in Calgary, Canada, on Monday (16 June 2025) to take part within the G7 Outreach Summit, which is going down in opposition to the backdrop of escalating conflicts between Israel and Iran, and Russia and Ukraine.

“On the summit, the Prime Minister will alternate views with leaders of G-7 international locations, different invited outreach international locations and Heads of Worldwide Organisations on essential world points, together with power safety, expertise and innovation, significantly the AI-energy nexus and Quantum-related points,” India’s Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned in an announcement from New Delhi.

Modi’s go to follows a quick cease in Cyprus and marks his first to Canada since a interval of diplomatic pressure throughout former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in workplace, who in September 2023 alleged Indian involvement within the June 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

With the election of latest Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, diplomatic relations have proven early indicators of enchancment. Carney has acknowledged India’s world standing and the significance of engagement.

India’s overseas ministry mentioned it views the summit as a possibility to “discover pathways” to reset ties with Canada, noting that each international locations are “vibrant democracies”. It additionally confirmed that Modi and Carney are anticipated to satisfy on the sidelines of the summit, which is being held in Kananaskis, Alberta.

In latest months, safety officers from each nations have resumed dialogue, and discussions are underway concerning the appointment of latest excessive commissioners.

Additionally attending the summit can be Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside a number of different world leaders. For Modi, this can be his first multilateral engagement for the reason that conclusion of Operation Sindoor, India’s anti-terror strikes in Pakistan in Could.

The summit takes place amid rising geopolitical challenges, together with the battle within the Center East and a commerce battle pushed by US President Donald Trump’s tariff insurance policies. Leaders are anticipated to deal with these considerations whereas discussing broader points reminiscent of world stability, financial cooperation and technological development.