Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kananaskis to attend the G7 Summit, marking his first visit to Canada in a decade. He will hold discussions with world leaders pertaining to energy security, technology and innovation in what is his sixth consecutive participation at the summit.
PM Modi Arrives In Canada For G7 Summit
The invitation by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney makes this Modi’s sixth consecutive participation at the summit.
Modi is on a three-nation tour and has arrived in Canada from Cyprus. He released a statement prior to his departure stating, "As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigor, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Looking forward to our meeting at the summit."
The Ministry of External Affairs also released a statement stating, “At the Summit, the Prime Minister will exchange views with leaders of G-7 countries, other invited outreach countries and Heads of International Organisations on crucial global issues, including energy security, technology and innovation, particularly the AI-energy nexus and Quantum-related issues.”
PM Modi will also hold bilateral talks with several world leaders in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22.
Why is it important?
The invitation extended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicates a push to mend relations between both nations. The relations soured following the killing of pro-Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.
In October last year, India recalled its high commissioner and five other diplomats after Ottawa attempted to link them to the Nijjar case. India also expelled an equal number of Canadian diplomats.
India had accused Justin Trudeau's government of allowing pro-Khalistani elements to operate from Canadian soil.
After Trudeau's exit, India asserted that it hoped to rebuild ties with Canada based on "mutual trust and sensitivity".
In the last few months, the security officials of India and Canada resumed contact and both sides were looking at the possibility of appointing new high commissioners.
With inputs from PTI.
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