Prime Minister Modi Addresses G7 Summit Outreach Session
On Friday, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi addressed the outreach session of the ongoing G7 Summit in Italy. His speech focused on technological advancements, artificial intelligence, the Global South, and India's recent Lok Sabha elections.
Bilateral Meetings on the Sidelines
Earlier in the day, PM Modi met his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, at the summit venue. They greeted each other with namaste gestures and exchanged brief pleasantries. PM Modi also met Pope Francis and extended an invitation for him to visit India. He expressed his admiration for Pope Francis' commitment to serving humanity and making the world a better place.
Furthermore, PM Modi held bilateral meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines of the summit. These included French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Discussions with World Leaders
PM Modi and President Macron discussed ways to strengthen their strategic partnership, particularly in defense, nuclear energy, and space exploration. President Zelenskyy provided PM Modi with an update on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
PM Modi's meeting with PM Sunak centered around enhancing bilateral ties, particularly in the defense industry, trade, and commerce.
Outreach Session and G7 Focus
PM Modi addressed the G7 outreach session, where he met with leaders from developing countries in Africa, South America, and the Indo-Pacific region. Italy invited these leaders to highlight the G7's increased focus on the Global South.
During the second day of the summit, world leaders discussed migration, the Indo-Pacific, and economic security. Russia-Ukraine conflict dominated discussions on the first day, with India emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as the best approach to conflict resolution.
