Key Facts
- India is prepared to act as a bridge between global powers and the Global South, emphasizing the need for reform of an 'inequitable international order' and supporting direct Russia-Ukraine talks while criticizing Western sanctions as ineffective.
- PM Modi's participation in the 2025 G7 Summit in Canada is crucial to assess divisions within the West and to promote India's security and prosperity amid growing internal contradictions in the G7 on trade, technology, climate, and regional security.
- India and Canada have formed a joint working group to combat transnational crimes, including concerns related to Khalistan separatism and extremism, as a consultative mechanism to address judicial and security issues on both sides.
- PM Modi arrived in Canada for the G7 Summit, marking his first visit in a decade and his 6th consecutive G7 attendance, with the summit held at Kananaskis, Alberta, where he will engage with world leaders on key global issues.
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- Modi was advised to focus on repairing ties with Canada despite protests by Khalistani groups, with the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney inviting Modi to signal intent to improve relations.2
- Large-scale Khalistani extremist protests erupted in Alberta, with threats against PM Modi by leaders like Manjinder Singh and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, including calls to kill Modi and glorification of Indira Gandhi's killers.1
- Despite protests, some Sikh community leaders in North America criticized the demonstrations and supported Modi's participation, calling the protests dangerous and counterproductive.2
- At the G7 Summit, PM Modi engaged with world leaders on energy security, technology, innovation, and global challenges, including discussions on the AI-energy nexus and quantum-related matters.
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He reiterated India’s support for direct Russia-Ukraine talks and criticised Western sanctions, calling them ineffective.
Swarajyamag
Modi would do well to ignore distractions such as protests by Khalistani groups and work toward repairing ties with Canada, and re-engaging with Trump.
Indianexpress
The summit is expected to deliberate on pressing challenges facing the globe including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the situation in West Asia.
Thehindu
At the G7 Summit, PM Modi will engage with leaders of G7 countries, invited outreach nations, and heads of international organisations on key global issues.
Businesstoday
India and Canada are taking steps to strengthen their relationship by forming a joint working group to combat transnational crimes and protect their ties from the Canadian judicial system regarding the 2023 murder of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Indianexpress
During his 23-hour stay in Canada, Prime Minister Modi will address the G7 Outreach Session on Tuesday and have bilateral meetings, including with host Canadian PM Mark Carney, before departing for Croatia on Tuesday evening.
Timesofindia
Discussions with world leaders at the G-7 Summit will be focused on crucial global issues, including energy security, technology and innovation.
Hindustantimes
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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Canada for the G7 Summit 2025, tensions rise with large-scale Khalistani protests unfolding in Alberta.
Newsx
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Key Stats at a Glance
Duration of PM Modi's stay in Canada
23-hour
PM Modi's consecutive G7 Summit attendance count
6th consecutive
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Years since PM Modi's last visit to Canada
since 2015