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G7 Summit 2025 Highlights: PM Narendra Modi landed in Canada to attend the G7 summit after concluding his visit to Cyprus.
Canadian PM Mark Carney receives Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Image Credit: X)
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Summit in Canada’s Kananaskis and held bilateral talks with world leaders after arriving in Calgary, his first visit to Canada in a decade. He highlighted the need to ensure energy security and reiterated India’s stand against terrorism and thanked the leaders for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack.
The Kananaskis gathering on June 16-17 is the Prime Minister’s 6th consecutive participation in the G7 Summit. The Indian Prime Minister also met his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, on the sidelines of the high-profile summit.
In a major step towards rebuilding ties, India and Canada agreed to restore full diplomatic ties and appoint new high commissioners after the meeting between the two leaders, marking a significant thaw in strained relations following months of tension.
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.
The G7 Summit was marred by US President Donald Trump’s early departure, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the summit without a joint statement of support from members, albeit with $2 billion of aid from Canada.
India, Canada Agree To Restore Diplomatic Presence After PM Modi-Carney Meeting At G7
India and Canada have agreed to restore full diplomatic ties and appoint new high commissioners, marking a significant thaw in strained relations following months of tension. The decision was announced after a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis. Read more
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Meets UK’s Keir Starmer, Says India-UK Friendship Growing Stronger
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. Describing the interaction as “exceptional,” PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “An exceptional conversation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer! India and UK ties are getting stronger, reflecting in the ground we’ve covered in areas like trade and commerce. We will keep working together to add even more momentum to this wonderful friendship.”
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Meets Macron At G7, Highlights Strong India-France Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, reaffirming the strength of the India-France strategic partnership.
Sharing a photo of their interaction on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote, “It is always a pleasure to interact with my friend, President Macron, and exchange perspectives on a wide range of issues. India and France will continue to work closely for the well-being of our planet.”
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Meets Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba At G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. Following the meeting, PM Modi shared on X (formerly Twitter), “Insightful deliberations with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the G7 Summit in Canada. India and Japan remain committed to further deepening bilateral ties across various sectors.”
Italy's Meloni Shares 'Linked By Great Friendship' Post After Meeting PM Modi at G7
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described Italy and India as “linked by a great friendship” after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis. Read here
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Meets UK PM Keir Starmer On G7 Sidelines
G7 Summit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
PM Modi Meets Global Leaders On G7 Summit Sidelines In Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with key global leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, focusing on strengthening ties and discussing shared global concerns. Read more
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Joins G7 Leaders For Group Photo In Kananaskis
G7 Summit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined fellow world leaders for the traditional group photograph at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. The photo-op marked a moment of diplomatic unity as world leaders talked about global security, economic resilience and sustainable development.
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz On G7 Sidelines
G7 Summit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. The two leaders discussed deepening bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, including trade and investment, defence and security, green energy, sustainable development, technology, innovation, education and mobility.
They also exchanged views on key regional and global developments. PM Modi expressed gratitude to Chancellor Merz for Germany’s continued support and solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Holds Pull-Aside Meeting With French President Macron
G7 Summit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently engaged in a pull-aside meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Meets Mexican President Sheinbaum At G7 Summit
G7 Summit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the leaders discussed strengthening the “warm and historical” ties between India and Mexico.
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Meets South African President Ramaphosa On G7 Sidelines
G7 Summit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Meets Australian PM Albanese On G7 Sidelines
G7 Summit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a brief moment with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
“Good to meet my friend, PM Albanese of Australia during the G7 Summit in Canada!” PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter), along with a photo of the two leaders.
G7 Summit Live Updates: Zelenskyy's 'Diplomacy Is In Crisis' Message From G7 Amid Russia Peace Talks
G7 Summit Live Updates: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to X (formerly Twitter) after addressing G7 leaders in Kananaskis, warning that diplomacy is faltering.
“Addressing the G7 Summit, I emphasized that Russia is ignoring every diplomatic offer made by the international community. Diplomacy is in crisis. There is one clear reason – Putin has openly rejected every peace initiative,” he wrote.
G7 Summit Live Updates: Canadian PM Carney Welcomes PM Modi To G7 Summit
G7 Summit Live Updates: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival at the G7 Summit venue in Kananaskis.
G7 Summit Live Updates: PM Modi Holds Pull-Aside Meetings With Mexico, South Korea At G7
G7 Summit Live Updates: On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held brief pull-aside meetings with two key global leaders.
PM Modi met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and held a separate pull-aside with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
G7 Summit Live Updates: Donald Trump Deciding On US Striking Iran, Says Germany Chancellor
G7 Summit Live Updates: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the United States is considering a military intervention in Iran, with US President Donald Trump likely to make a decision soon.
“This depends very much on how the situation in Iran develops,” Merz told public broadcaster ZDF while speaking from Kananaskis, adding, “If the regime is ready to return to the negotiating table, then no further military intervention is needed. If not, the complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear program may be on the agenda.”
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: France's Macron Reaffirms Support For Ukraine At G7
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X (formerly Twitter), expressing solidarity with Ukraine following a wave of heavy Russian strikes overnight.
He wrote, “With President Zelensky at the G7. We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people after last night’s massive Russian strikes. We are determined to increase pressure on Russia to accept the immediate and unconditional ceasefire that Ukraine is ready for.”
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Canada Announces $1.47 Billion Military Aid For Ukraine, Sanctions On Russia
At the G7 Summit 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Can$2 billion ($1.47 billion) in new military aid for Ukraine—including drones and helicopters—while hosting President Volodymyr Zelensky. Carney also announced fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting 77 individuals, 39 entities, and over 200 vessels linked to Moscow’s shadow fleet, vowing to exert “maximum pressure” on President Vladimir Putin and reaffirming Canada’s “total solidarity with Ukraine.”
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: G7 Pledges Support To Ukraine After Abrupt Trump Exit
At the G7 summit in Canada, world leaders reaffirmed their backing for Ukraine on Tuesday as President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit, shortly after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. The support came despite US President Donald Trump abruptly leaving the summit a day early to return to Washington amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: German Chancellor Backs Strikes On Iran, Says Israel Doing 'Dirty Work For All Of Us'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday strongly backed Israel’s military strikes on Iran, calling it “dirty work” being done on behalf of the wider international community.
While speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada, Merz made the remark in an interview with a German broadcaster.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Britain Sanctions Two UK Residents Accused Of Sending Tech To Russia
Britain announced new sanctions on two UK residents it accused of sending high-end electronics to Moscow for the war in Ukraine. A Ukrainian national and a Polish national living in Britain were accused of “operating a shadowy network of shell companies” to funnel $120 million worth of technology to Russia, according to the PM’s office.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Meloni's Epic Eye Roll At Macron Goes Viral
A not-so-subtle eye roll from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is making waves online after she was caught reacting to French President Emmanuel Macron during a G7 roundtable meeting in Canada on Monday.
The moment unfolded during a discussion in Alberta, where Meloni and other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, had gathered.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: British PM Starmer Says No Sign Of Trump Entering Iran Conflict
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that President Donald Trump had given no sign at the G7 summit that the United States would get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Canada Announces $2 Billion In Support For Ukraine
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday announced Canadian $2 billion ($1.47 billion) of military support, including drones and helicopters for Ukraine, as he hosted President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: What Did Trump Say On Iran-Israel Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump earlier said his early departure from the Group of Seven nations summit had “nothing to do with” working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, denying comments by French President Emmanuel Macron on a ceasefire proposal.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Leaders Attempt To Salvage Meeting After Trump's Exit
Six of the Group of Seven leaders are trying on the final day of their summit Tuesday, to show the wealthy nations’ club still has the clout to shape world events despite the early departure of US President Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: UK Slaps New Sanctions On Russia's Shadow Fleet
The UK on Tuesday tightened its sanctions on Russia’s so-called shadow fleet by imposing bans on 20 more ships and blacklisting 10 other people or bodies involved in energy and shipping. The fleet is believed to be used to circumvent international sanctions banning Russia from selling oil.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Russian Strikes Kill 16 In Ukraine As Zelenskyy Hopes For More Support
Russia launched 440 drones and 32 missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens of others. This came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was set to participate in the G7 Summit to appeal for more backing.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Congress Takes Swipe At PM Modi After Trump's Early Departure
The Congress took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada a day earlier, calling it a “setback for self-styled Vishwaguru’s huglomacy”. The party also criticised the PM’s silence on Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s visit to the US.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi To Visit Croatia With EU Trade On Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Croatia on Wednesday, the first time an Indian prime minister has toured the Balkan nation, in a sign of increasing ties with the European Union.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Canadian MLA Hails PM Modi's Visit
Canadian lawyer and MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena in British Columbia, Dallas Brodie, has welcomed PM Narendra Modi’s G7 Summit invite, calling it a chance to improve Canada-India ties. “Canada could do nothing but benefit from a positive relationship with India,” she said.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Modi's G7 Invite Isn't An Olive Branch, It's The West’s White Flag Of Necessity
Let’s be brutally honest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence at the G7 summit in Canada is a sign of how India has become impossible to ignore. Beyond just being a sign of a diplomatic thaw, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to PM Modi symbolises the criticality of India to the Western world.
After all, India is now the world’s fourth largest-economy. Therefore, to not have India at the G7 table would be pure diplomatic myopia. Whether it’s global supply chain resilience, climate finance, or counterbalancing China’s influence, India’s role is no longer peripheral. It is, in fact, pivotal.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Indonesia President's Decision To Skip Summit Raises Fears Of Tilt Towards Russia
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to skip the G7 summit in favour of meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin is an attempt to broaden his alliances but raises fears of a tilt towards Moscow, according to experts.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Iran Accuses G7 Of Siding With Israel In De-Escalation Call
Iran accused the Group of Seven nations on Tuesday of siding with Israel in its call for “de-escalation” in their intensifying conflict, now in its fifth day. It called on the G7 to “give up its one-sided rhetoric and tackle the real source of the escalation”.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: What Did G7 Say On Iran's Nuclear Programme?
Before his abrupt departure, US President Donald Trump joined the other leaders in issuing a statement saying Iran “can never have a nuclear weapon” and calling for a “de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.”
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Russia Calls G7 'Useless', Agrees With Trump On Moscow's Exclusion
The Kremlin on Tuesday said US President Donald Trump was right to assert that it had been a big mistake to expel Russia from the Group of Eight in 2014, but that the group looked “rather useless” now and was no longer significant for Russia.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Why PM Modi's Visit To Canada Is Significant?
Canada currently holds the G7 presidency, and Carney extended the invitation, saying India, as the world’s most populous country and fifth largest economy, must be part of important global discussions.
This will be PM Modi’s first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Carney since the latter took office. Carney, during his campaign, underlined that India is an “incredibly important” partner for Canada. He acknowledged the strain in relations but expressed hope for a forward-looking dialogue based on mutual respect.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: What Did Canadian PM Mark Carney Say On Modi's Visit?
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney, who invited PM Modi to the G7 Summit, said India was the fifth largest economy and the most populous country and so its presence at the summit “makes sense”.
“As chair of the G7, it is important to invite the most important countries to attend to talk about important issues such as energy, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and India is really at the very centre of global supply chains,” he said earlier this month.
G7 Summit 2025 Live Updates: Why Is PM Modi Attending Gathering If India Is Not A Member?
While India is not a permanent member of the G7 nations, the country has been invited to attend the summit several times over the years, starting 2003. India, the country with the biggest population and the fifth largest economy in the world, has attended G7 summits in the past as an “outreach partner”, a special invitee, despite not being a formal member.
India is a major global player and a key voice in the Global South. India is the world’s 5th largest economy and a key pillar in global supply chains, especially for critical minerals, climate initiatives, and digital transformation. Countries hosting these summits want India’s input for balanced global solutions.
