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PM Modi Participates in G7 Outreach Session in Canada
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the G7 Outreach Session held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, on June 17, 2025, at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This session was part of the 51st G7 Summit, where global leaders gathered to discuss some of the most pressing international issues. The outreach theme focused on “Energy Security: diversification, technology and infrastructure to ensure access and affordability in a changing world.”
50th anniversary of G7
During his address, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the G7 on its 50th anniversary and emphasized the critical importance of ensuring energy security while maintaining sustainability. He highlighted India’s approach to energy transition based on four pillars: availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability. Modi spoke about India’s success in achieving its Paris Climate Agreement targets ahead of time and the country’s pioneering role in global green initiatives. He referenced programs like the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), Global Biofuels Alliance, and Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) as examples of India’s leadership in sustainable development.
Priorities and concerns of the Global South
Prime Minister expressed that uncertainty and conflicts in various parts of the world have had a debilitating impact on the countries of the Global South, and India took it as its responsibility to make the voice of the Global South heard at the world stage. He underlined that it was important for the world to understand the priorities and concerns of the Global South if the international community was serious about a sustainable future. Emphasising on security challenges, he called upon countries to strengthen the global fight against terrorism. Thanking the global community for their strong support to India in its fight against terrorism, he expressed that the Pahalgam terror attack was not just an assault on India but on the entire humanity. He called for strict action against countries who support and promote terrorism. He further noted that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism and those who support terrorism should never be rewarded.
PM Shri Modi also spoke on the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. He warned about their potential misuse in spreading misinformation and emphasized the need for balanced global regulation that promotes innovation while protecting societies from harm.
Bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister
On the sidelines of the summit, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The bilateral meeting marked a significant step toward normalizing relations between India and Canada after a two-year diplomatic standoff. The two leaders agreed to restore ambassador-level ties and renew cooperation on critical areas like technology, food security, education, and clean energy.