Key Points
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Alberta, Canada, to attend the 51st G-7 summit in Kananaskis.
- Modi’s visit follows a landmark trip to Cyprus, where he received the nation’s highest civilian honour.
- This is Modi’s first visit to Canada in a decade and his sixth consecutive G-7 summit appearance.
- Modi held extensive talks with Cyprus President Christodoulides to boost bilateral ties.
- US President Donald Trump left the G-7 summit early, cancelling any chance of a Modi-Trump meeting.
Calgary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Alberta, Canada, to participate in the 51st G-7 summit, marking a significant leg of his ongoing three-nation tour. Modi, who landed in Calgary late Tuesday night at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, is set to join world leaders at the high-profile summit in Kananaskis on June 16-17.
Modi’s First Canada Visit in a Decade
This is PM Modi’s first trip to Canada in ten years, underscoring the importance of India’s engagement with the G-7 a group comprising the world’s most advanced economies. Modi’s presence at the summit continues his streak of attending G-7 meetings for the sixth consecutive year, reflecting India’s growing global stature.
Productive Stop in Cyprus: Strengthening Ties and Receiving Top Honour
Before arriving in Canada, Modi completed a landmark visit to Cyprus, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades. During his stay, he held comprehensive discussions with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, technology, and education.
In a special gesture, President Christodoulides personally welcomed Modi at Larnaca International Airport. The highlight of the visit was Modi being conferred with Cyprus’ highest civilian award, the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III’, recognizing his efforts to strengthen India-Cyprus relations.
Modi also participated in a roundtable with leading Cypriot business figures, where he highlighted the vast potential for bilateral growth and investment opportunities between the two nations.
No Modi-Trump Meeting as US President Departs Early
The opening day of the G-7 summit saw significant diplomatic activity, but a highly anticipated meeting between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump will not take place. President Trump departed the summit early due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, as confirmed by White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt.
Before leaving, Trump met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and signed key trade agreements but was unable to attend the planned dinner with other world leaders.
Prime Minister Modi’s ongoing tour is marked by high-level engagements and international recognition, from receiving Cyprus’ top civilian honour to participating in crucial discussions at the G-7 summit in Canada. While global tensions have changed some summit dynamics, India’s diplomatic outreach continues to make headlines on the world stage.
