Here’s a look at what PM Modi discussed during his meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
(Image: Reuters)3 / 14German Chancellor Olaf Scholz | Prime Minister Modi noted that he held a ‘very productive’ interaction with Scholz.
"(Image/Narendramodi@X)5 / 14Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni | The Prime Minister also held a "very good meeting" with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni.
(Image/Reuters)6 / 14Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau | Prime Minister Modi also met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit and held a brief conversation with him.
"Met Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau at the G7 Summit," Modi wrote on X while sharing a photograph with Trudeau.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on June 15 after concluding his day-long visit to Italy where he met several global leaders and discussed a wide range of issues. "Had a very productive day at the G7 Summit in Apulia. Interacted with world leaders and discussed various subjects. Together, we aim to create impactful solutions that benefit the global community and create a better world for future generations. I thank the people and government of Italy for their warm hospitality," PM Modi wrote on social media platform X.
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On his first foreign visit after being sworn in for his third consecutive term as the Prime Minister, Modi met his Italian and UK counterparts Giorgia Meloni and Rishi Sunak as well as US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz among others. Here’s a look at what PM Modi discussed during his meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. (Image: Reuters)
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz | Prime Minister Modi noted that he held a ‘very productive’ interaction with Scholz. “The India-Germany Strategic Partnership can play a major role in furthering global growth which is inclusive and sustainable,” he wrote on X. (Image/Reuters)
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida | PM Modi noted that "it was a delight" to meet Kishida on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. He said strong ties between the two nations are important for a "peaceful, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific." He added, "Our nations look forward to working together in defence, technology, semiconductors, clean energy and digital technology. We also wish to advance ties in infrastructure and cultural linkages."(Image/Narendramodi@X)
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni | The Prime Minister also held a "very good meeting" with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni. During the meeting, he thanked her for inviting India to be a part of the G7 Summit and for the "wonderful" arrangements. "We discussed ways to further cement India-Italy relations in areas like commerce, energy, defence, telecom and more. Our nations will work together in futuristic areas like biofuels, food processing and critical minerals," he stated. (Image/Reuters)
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau | Prime Minister Modi also met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit and held a brief conversation with him. This came in the wake of severe strain in India-Canada ties after the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. "Met Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau at the G7 Summit," Modi wrote on X while sharing a photograph with Trudeau. (Image/Narendramodi@X)
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US President Joe Biden | While sharing a few photographs with the US President on X, PM Modi shared that "it's always a pleasure to meet" Biden. He added that "India and the United States will keep working together to further global good". (Image/Reuters)
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King of Jordan Abdullah bin Al Hussein | Among other global leaders whom Prime Minister Modi met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit was Jordan King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein. "India values the strong ties with Jordan," he wrote on X while sharing an image with Hussein.(Image/Narendramodi@X)
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres | Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi shared that he was "pleased" to meet the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Italy. He also shared a photograph in which the two of them can be seen laughing. (Image/Narendramodi@X)
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Pope Francis | During his visit, PM Modi also met Pope Francis and invited him to visit India. "Met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the @G7 Summit. I admire his commitment to serve people and make our planet better. Also invited him to visit India," he wrote on X. (Image/Reuters)
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy | The Indian PM also held a "very productive meeting" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a post on X, he shared that India is "eager to "further cement bilateral relations with Ukraine." "Regarding the ongoing hostilities, reiterated that India believes in a human-centric approach and believes that the way to peace is through dialogue and diplomacy," he stated. (Image/Reuters)
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French President Emmanuel Macron | On his "excellent meeting with my friend," PM Modi stated that this was their fourth meeting in one year, “indicating the priority we accord to strong India-French ties.” During their talks, the two leaders covered numerous subjects such as defence, security, technology, AI, Blue Economy and more. “We also discussed how to encourage innovation and research among the youth. I conveyed my best wishes to him on the hosting of the Paris Olympics, which begins next month,” PM Modi said. (Image/Narendramodi@X)
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak | PM Modi also met Sunak and said that he "reiterated my commitment to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the third term of the NDA Government." “There is great scope to deepen ties in sectors like semiconductors, technology and trade. We also talked about further cementing ties in the defence sector,” he shared. (Image/Narendramodi@X)
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