Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Alberta on Monday for the 2025 G7 Summit, where he was officially welcomed by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the summit venue. The meeting of world leaders is taking place against a backdrop of escalating global crises — including conflict in the Middle East, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, and a renewed global trade war spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff measures.
PM Modi’s visit underscores India’s increasingly pivotal role in global diplomacy. His participation as a special invitee at the G7 reflects India’s growing stature on the world stage and its importance in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, digital governance, economic recovery, and geopolitical stability.
Modi’s arrival in Canada comes after a productive stop in Cyprus, where he met with President Nikos Christodoulides. The two leaders held comprehensive talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties in trade, investment, energy cooperation, and maritime security in the Indo-Mediterranean region. The discussions also touched on digital transformation, renewable energy initiatives, and cooperation in education and innovation.
At the G7 venue in Alberta, PM Carney welcomed Modi with a ceremonial handshake and a brief bilateral discussion before the summit proceedings began. Canadian officials emphasized the importance of India’s voice at the summit, particularly on issues such as sustainable development, global health, and the regulation of emerging technologies like AI.
The 2025 G7 Summit includes leaders from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan, along with key partner nations such as India, Brazil, South Africa, and Australia. The summit’s agenda features a strong focus on global economic resilience, equitable vaccine access, climate financing, and countering authoritarian influence in international institutions.
India is expected to push for reforms in global institutions like the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, advocate for a fair digital economy, and highlight the concerns of the Global South — especially in areas of food security, clean energy access, and inclusive economic growth.
With rising tensions in the Middle East and supply chain disruptions continuing to affect global markets, leaders at the G7 are under pressure to present a united front. PM Modi’s participation is seen as a vital bridge between developed and emerging economies, and a reflection of India’s strategic importance in shaping a multipolar world order.
