PM Modi Visits Canada for G7 Summit After a Decade

Jun 17, 2025 Komal Das

PM Modi arrives in Canada for the G7 Summit, marking his first visit to the country in a decade and his sixth consecutive participation in the Summit

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Modi, on a three-nation tour, arrived from Cyprus at Canadian PM Mark Carney's invitation. The Summit focuses on energy security, technology, AI, and quantum innovations

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This visit follows India's Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan after the April 22 Pahalgam attacks

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Carney's invitation signals an effort to repair India-Canada ties strained by tensions over the pro-Khalistani Nijjar case

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India and Canada have resumed diplomatic discussions, with both nations considering appointing new high commissioners

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India is Canada's largest international student source. However, recent immigration tightening has impacted Indian students and universities’ finances

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India-Canada bilateral trade in 2024 reached \$22.9 billion, including \$8.6 billion in goods and \$14.3 billion in services

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Canada, hosting its 50th G7, aims to address global challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East tensions

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India’s participation in the Outreach session highlights its global influence as the world’s fifth-largest economy and a strategic partner

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The G7 summit presents a chance to reset India-Canada ties, with Modi and Carney meeting to explore pathways for mutual trust and sensitivity

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