PM Modi arrived in Canada after a decade to participate in the G7 summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a notable return to Canada after nearly a decade, to participate in the G7 Summit, working to thaw previously chilly relations.

Prime Minister Modi will also hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Summit, coming over a month after India's Operation Sindoor that had targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attacks.

51st G7 Summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, where global tensions and diplomacy were front and center.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, hosting this year’s event, welcomed leaders alongside his wife, engaging them in friendly exchanges—prompting remarks about the stunning location.

Prime Minister Modi’s participation in the G7 Summit is quite significant on multiple fronts:

Diplomatic Reset with Canada: This marks his first visit to Canada in a decade, following a period of strained relations over the 2023 Nijjar controversy. His presence signals a thaw and potential reset in India–Canada ties, especially under new Canadian PM Mark Carney’s leadership.

Global South Representation: Modi is using the platform to emphasize the priorities of the Global South—issues like energy access, technology equity, and development financing. His voice adds weight to these concerns in a forum traditionally dominated by Western powers