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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his day-long visit to Italy after attending the G7 Summit where he engaged in productive discussions with several global leaders. From US President Joe Biden to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Modi discussed a wide range of issues aiming to create impactful solutions for the global community. This marked Modi’s first foreign visit after being sworn in for his third consecutive term as the Prime Minister. During the summit, Modi met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, her UK counterpart Rishi Sunak, as well as several other world leaders including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Modi highlighted the importance of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership in fostering global growth. He emphasized the significance of strong ties between India and Japan for a peaceful Indo-Pacific region while also discussing collaboration in various sectors such as defence, technology, and clean energy with Japanese PM Kishida. Additionally, Modi and Italian PM Meloni focused on cementing India-Italy relations in areas like commerce, energy, and defense.
Furthermore, Modi’s meetings with Canadian PM Trudeau, US President Biden, and other global leaders aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and discussing key areas of cooperation. The Indian PM expressed India’s eagerness to enhance ties with countries like Ukraine and Jordan, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for peace. The discussions also included topics like defence, technology, and trade.
In addition to engaging in fruitful conversations with various leaders, Modi also participated in sessions focusing on AI, energy, and Africa-Mediterranean relations. He highlighted India’s commitment to making AI transparent, fair, secure, accessible, and responsible. Modi reiterated India’s priorities for energy, including availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability, while emphasizing the importance of making advanced technology accessible to create an inclusive society and reduce social inequalities.
Overall, PM Modi’s participation at the G7 Summit in Italy showcased India’s dedication to global cooperation and addressing pressing issues for a sustainable future. His meetings with world leaders and participation in summit sessions underscored India’s role in promoting dialogue, collaboration, and solutions for the benefit of the global community.
