PM Modi accepts Canada’s G7 invite: can thaw reshape strained ties?

After years of diplomatic frost following serious allegations, PM Modi’s acceptance of Canadian PM Mark Carney’s G7 invitation signals a potential reset in India-Canada relations. The upcoming summit in Kananaskis will be a critical platform to address global challenges and rebuild mutual trust.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025.
This marks a significant step toward mending the strained India-Canada relationship, which deteriorated sharply after Canada accused India of involvement in the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan separatist.

Modi expressed optimism about renewed cooperation, stating, "As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests."
The invitation from Carney, who took office in March 2025 following Justin Trudeau's resignation, signals a shift in Canadian diplomacy. Carney defended his decision to invite Modi despite ongoing investigations, emphasizing India's importance as the world's fifth-largest economy and a key player in global supply chains.

Carney said, "Because India is the fifth largest economy in the world, the most populous country, and central to supply chains, it was important to invite the country's leader to discuss energy, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals."
The G7 summit agenda includes international peace and security, global economic stability, and digital transition.

India is not a G7 member but has been invited to all summits since 2019. Modi's attendance will be his first international trip since recent military tensions with Pakistan, where he is expected to raise concerns about cross-border terrorism.

The invitation and acceptance come amid efforts to overcome the diplomatic rift caused by allegations of Indian involvement in Canadian elections and the assassination case, which deeply affected bilateral ties.

Trade relations remain significant, with Canada as India's largest pulse exporter and India ranking as Canada's 10th largest trading partner.
However, the World Sikh Organization criticized Carney's invitation, calling it a betrayal of Canadian Sikh community values.

The summit offers a platform for both leaders to reset relations and address shared global challenges.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to attend the G7 summit in Alberta from June 15-17, 2025. The meeting signals a potential thaw in strained India-Canada ties following allegations linked to the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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The Headline

Modi accepts G7 invite from new Canadian PM Carney

As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The HinduTimes of IndiaDeccan Herald
Key Facts
  • Mark Carney became Canadian Prime Minister in March 2025, succeeding Justin Trudeau and signaling potential shifts in Canada-India relations.Deccanherald
  • Canadian PM Mark Carney invited Indian PM Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Canada via a phone call on June 6, 2025, aiming to mend bilateral ties.ReutersDeccanherald
  • PM Modi accepted the G7 invitation and expressed optimism about renewed cooperation based on mutual respect and shared interests.TimesofindiaThe HinduTimes of India+2
  • PM Modi publicly thanked Carney for the invitation and congratulated him on his election victory in a post on X.ReutersDeccanherald
  • The G7 summit is scheduled for June 15-17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, where leaders will discuss major global challenges including international peace, security, and economic stability.Times of IndiaBbc
  • G7 includes leaders from the US, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, the UK, and Italy, with India invited as a guest since 2019 despite not being a member.The HinduTimesofindia
Key Stats at a Glance
G7 summit dates
3 days
Bbc
Number of G7 member countries
7 countries
The Hindu

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Background Context

Background: Strained India-Canada ties after 2023 allegations

Because India was the fifth largest economy in the world, the most populous country in the world and central to supply chains, it was important to invite the country’s leader despite the continuing investigation.
Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister
Theguardian
For Sikhs in Canada, this is a betrayal, not just of our community, but of core Canadian values.
World Sikh Organization
Theguardian
Key Facts
  • India-Canada relations deteriorated sharply in 2023 after Canada accused India of involvement in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan separatist activist in Canada.The HinduReuters
  • Relations were frosty under Justin Trudeau’s government due to issues including Khalistani separatist activities and accusations of election interference.Times of India
  • Canada hosts the largest Sikh diaspora outside India, including activists supporting the Khalistan separatist movement, which has been a source of tension.Dw
  • Mark Carney defended inviting Modi despite ongoing investigations, emphasizing India’s global economic importance and role in supply chains.Theguardian
  • The longstanding relationship between Canada and India includes deep people-to-people ties and significant commercial links, with India being Canada’s 10th largest trading partner.Reuters
Key Stats at a Glance
India's rank as Canada's trading partner
10th
Reuters
Date Mark Carney became Canadian Prime Minister
March 14, 2025
Deccanherald
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