Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. The two leaders shared a warm hug, and Modi later posted on X about their strong friendship and commitment to working together for global betterment.
G7 leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fight migrant smuggling and human trafficking by strengthening border controls, targeting criminal networks, and working with social media and transport firms. They aim to protect vulnerable migrants and boost international cooperation through the
PM Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the growing friendship between India and Italy, stating that their bilateral relationship will continue to strengthen, benefiting both nations.
G7 leaders expressed deep concern over rising transnational repression, calling it a threat to national security, human rights, and democracy. They pledged to work with civil society, support victims, and launch new frameworks and tools to counter such foreign interference and protect freedo
PM Modi's visit to Canada comes after a period of friction between New Delhi and Ottawa, triggered by Canadian allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a gurdwara in Canada in 2023.
PM Modi complimented Canadian PM Carney on the successful hosting of the summit and expressed his enthusiasm for strengthening India-Canada relations and emphasised the shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and the rule of law that binds India and Canada together.
"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," PM Modi posted on X.
This meeting was the first between the two leaders since Chancellor Merz assumed office in May 2025. PM Modi congratulated Chancellor Merz on his victory and thanked the German government for their condolences on the recent tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.
The photograph featured a host of prominent international figures, including Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany's Chancellor F
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a flurry of high-level bilateral meetings with leaders from Mexico, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, France and Canada on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening global partnerships.
He congratulated President Sheinbaum on her historic victory and thanked Mexico for its support in India's fight against terrorism. This was the first meeting between the two leaders, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held brief pull-aside meetings with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.