Tue Jun 17 01:31:51 UTC 2025: **Headline: Modi Attends G7 Summit, Aims to Reset Relations with Canada**
**Calgary, Canada – June 17, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Kananaskis, Canada, for the G7 Summit, marking his first visit to the country in a decade. Discussions are expected to focus on global issues, including energy security, technology, and innovation.
Modi’s attendance, at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, comes amidst efforts to repair strained relations between India and Canada. Ties had deteriorated following allegations related to the killing of pro-Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Meetings between security officials have recently resumed, and discussions are underway regarding the appointment of new high commissioners. Both nations express a desire to rebuild relations based on “mutual trust and sensitivity.” A meeting between Modi and Carney on the sidelines of the G7 summit is anticipated to be a crucial step in this process.
Beyond bilateral ties, Modi will engage with world leaders on pressing global challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and tensions in West Asia. The G7 Summit, hosting leaders from France, the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, and the European Union, serves as a forum for discussing economic and geopolitical issues.
India has regularly participated in the Outreach sessions of the G7 Summit, highlighting its growing influence in global affairs. The summit also occurs after India’s military operation in Pakistan.
The large Indian diaspora in Canada adds another dimension to the relationship, with nearly 4.5% of the Canadian population being of Indian origin. However, immigration policy changes have recently affected Indian students seeking opportunities in Canada.
Prime Minister Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with other leaders, including Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, on the sidelines of the Summit.
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