Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a busy and productive day at the G7 Outreach Summit held in Apulia, Italy. He participated in multiple discussions with global leaders and had various bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event.
One of the highlights was PM Modi’s engagement with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Both leaders underlined the potential of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership in fostering inclusive and sustainable global growth.
PM Modi also met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Their discussions encompassed collaboration in defense, technology, semiconductors, clean energy, and digital technology. Additionally, they expressed a desire to strengthen ties in infrastructure and cultural exchanges.
A significant meeting was held with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. PM Modi discussed measures to enhance India-Italy relations in sectors such as commerce, energy, defense, and telecom. Also, India’s participation in the G7 Summit was acknowledged and appreciated.
Another notable interaction was with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This meeting occurred amidst diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.
PM Modi also had the opportunity to meet US President Joe Biden. Both leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between India and the United States in promoting global good.
Furthermore, PM Modi engaged in bilateral discussions with King Abdullah II of Jordan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Pope Francis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During the G7 Outreach Summit, PM Modi emphasized the need for a human-centric approach to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as the path to peace.
Overall, PM Modi’s participation in the G7 Outreach Summit provided an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and foster cooperation on a range of global issues.
