G7 Summit Engagements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the G7 summit, where he will engage with leaders from Canada, Germany, Italy, and Ukraine. His agenda will emphasize the theme that "this is not an era of war" and focus on forming a broad anti-terror coalition, specifically targeting Pakistan-based terror infrastructure.
Key Diplomatic Engagements
- Meetings:
- Modi will meet the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for the first time, marking a potential reset in Canada-India relations.
- He will also meet the new German Chancellor to discuss strategic and investment ties.
- No scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is set to leave mid-way through the summit.
Contextual Backdrop
- The visit occurs against the backdrop of conflicts such as the Iran-Israel conflict and recent Pahalgam terror attacks.
- India's response to such conflicts includes Operation Sindoor.
- The G7 leaders have called for a de-escalation of hostilities in West Asia, especially a ceasefire in Gaza, although they did not extend this call to Israel-Iran relations.
Modi's arrival at the Calgary International Airport marks his first visit to Canada since 2015, signifying an important diplomatic engagement following the challenges posed by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's support for Khalistani extremists.