'It makes sense': Why Carney invited PM Modi to Canada for G7 summit | Watch his reply

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday elucidated the reasons why Prime Minister Modi was invited to the G7 Summit scheduled to take place in Alberta. While India is not a part of the G7 nations, Prime Minister Modi has been participating in the international summit since 2019.

When asked about why PM Modi was invited, Carney made it clear that India’s presence at the intergovernmental political and economic forum is essential. The Canadian premier noted that India is the fifth-largest economy in the world and the most populous country in the world, hence its voice becomes extremely essential.

“Let’s put the two aspects in context- first is, we are in the role- Canada’s in the role of the G7 chair and those discussions as agreed with our G7 colleagues, include important discussions on energy, security, on digital future, critical minerals amongst others and partnerships actually in building infrastructure in the emerging and developing world,” Carney said at the presser.

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The Canadian PM maintained that India is central to a number of supply chains, which makes its presence pertinent at the G7 chair consultation. “There are certain countries that should be at the table for those discussions, and in my capacity as G7 chair, I will consult with some others to make those determinations. India is the fifth largest economy in the world, effectively the most populous country in the world, central to a number of those supply chains at the heart of a number of those supply chains, so it makes sense,” he averred.

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India & Canada focusing on law enforcement: Carney

Carney told reporters that PM Modi has accepted his invitation and noted that both nations are focusing on law enforcement. “There are certain countries that should be at the table for those discussions, and in my capacity as G7 chair, I will consult with some others to make those determinations. India is the fifth largest economy in the world, effectively the most populous country in the world, central to a number of those supply chains at the heart of a number of those supply chains, so it makes sense,” he said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi issued a separate statement on Friday confirming that he would be attending the summit. “Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister Mark J Carney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit,” he said in a post on X.

Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2025

India-Canada relations nose-dived into an abyss after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood in the Canadian parliament and alleged that agents working for the Government of India were involved in the murder of pro-Khalistan terrorist and Canadian national Hardeep Singh Nijjar. New Delhi vehemently rejected the allegations, calling Trudeau’s assertion absurd. The whole saga spiralled down to a point where both countries called back their high commissioners.

When asked about the Nijjar investigations, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said last week that while the rule of law will never be compromised, Canada is looking forward to continuing to build this partnership. “The two leaders discussed the longstanding relationship between Canada and India, including deep people-to-people ties and significant commercial links,’’ said the Canadian readout on the Friday phone call.

The G7 Summit will also see PM Modi coming face to face with US President Donald Trump for the first time since the latter introduced a 26 per cent tariff on India in February this year.