PM Modi welcomed by Canadian PM Carney at G7, holds bilateral with German Chancellor

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival at the G7 Summit venue in Kananaskis, Alberta.

#WATCH | Canadian PM Mark Carney receives Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at the venue of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta

(Source: ANI/DD)#PMModiAtG7 pic.twitter.com/RziMfFvAcT

— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025

PM Modi is attending the summit as a special invitee, as part of Canada’s broader outreach to key global partners beyond the G7 bloc.

“Building bridges for global progress and cooperation. PM Mark Carney of Canada welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada,” MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.

Shortly after arriving at the summit venue, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada

(Source: ANI/DD)#PMModiAtG7 pic.twitter.com/8YMRvc8b7j

— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025

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Earlier, PM Modi held brief pull-aside meetings with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.

“PM congratulated Mexican President on her historic victory. PM thanked President Sheinbaum for the support extended by Mexico in India’s fight against terrorism. PM extended an invitation to President Sheinbaum to visit India,” said MEA in a statement.

🇮🇳-🇲🇽| Boosting India-Mexico warm & historical ties.

PM @narendramodi met President Dr. @Claudiashein of Mexico, on the sidelines of 51st #G7Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This was the first meeting between the two leaders.

Both sides discussed avenues to further deepen 🇮🇳-🇲🇽… pic.twitter.com/8MOh9gTlwS

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 17, 2025

“President Sheinbaum was appreciative of India’s strides in technology, innovation and digital public infrastructure and expressed desire for cooperation with India in these areas. Prime Minister underlined that the two countries should explore collaboration in the fields of semiconductors, AI, Quantum and critical minerals. The leaders also noted upcoming engagements between the think-tank communities of the two sides, and the vibrant cultural and people-to-people ties between the two countries, which will promote tourism flows as well,” the statement added.

Separately, Jaiswal posted on X, “Boosting India-Mexico warm & historical ties. PM @narendramodi met President Dr. @Claudiashein of Mexico, on the sidelines of 51st #G7Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Both sides discussed avenues to further deepen 🇮🇳-🇲🇽 cooperation in trade, pharmaceuticals, S&T, digital innovation and shared perspectives on key global & regional issues, including priorities of the Global South.”

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership by exploring new avenues for cooperation through partnerships in areas of trade & economy, critical & emerging technologies, green hydrogen, shipbuilding, culture & P2P among others. They also discussed regional & global issues,” Jaiswal said in another post.

PM @narendramodi met President Mr. Lee Jae-Myung @Jaemyung_Lee of Republic of Korea on the sidelines of the 51st #G7Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening 🇮🇳-🇰🇷 Special Strategic Partnership by exploring new avenues for cooperation… pic.twitter.com/ZEqHYl1F7Q

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 17, 2025

PM Modi also interacted with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa and Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

Taking to X, he said, “Happy to interact with the President of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa at the G7 Summit.”

Happy to interact with the President of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa at the G7 Summit.@CyrilRamaphosa pic.twitter.com/VfQhuysSmB

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025

“Good to meet my friend, PM Albanese of Australia during the G7 Summit in Canada!” he said in another post.

Good to meet my friend, PM Albanese of Australia during the G7 Summit in Canada!@AlboMP pic.twitter.com/vJxaptve6Y

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025

Before leaving for the summit, PM Modi had said he would be discussing important global issues and emphasise the priorities of the Global South as he meets world leaders at the G7 Summit.

This is PM Modi’s first visit to Canada in a decade.

The high-profile summit, which began on June 16, marks PM Modi’s sixth consecutive participation in the G7, and is part of his ongoing three-nation tour, which began in Cyprus.

According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the summit will feature exchanges between leaders on key global challenges, including energy security, technological innovation, and emerging areas like artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.

PM Modi’s arrival in Canada follows an invitation from PM Carney, who took office in March after Justin Trudeau’s resignation.

The visit is seen as a step toward mending strained ties after tensions over the killing of pro-Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India had recalled its diplomats and accused Trudeau government of encouraging pro-Khalistani activity, while Canada alleged Indian involvement in Nijjar’s death. Diplomatic contacts have since resumed, with both sides exploring a reset.

The MEA called India and Canada “vibrant democracies” and termed Modi-Carney talks an “important opportunity” to rebuild trust.

Trade, immigration, and diaspora ties are also key. Bilateral goods trade stood at $8.6 billion in 2024.

Canada hosts 1.8 million people of Indian origin, including nearly one million NRIs. Indian students, once the largest foreign cohort, have faced challenges due to recent immigration curbs.

With inputs from agencies