Prime Minister Modi and Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, held a telephone conversation. An invitation to the G7 Summit was extended, and hopes for a renewed relationship were expressed.
G7 Summit: A telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canada's newly elected Prime Minister, Mark J. Carney, has sparked hopes for a fresh start in India-Canada relations. During the conversation, PM Modi received an invitation to the G7 Summit, to be held in Canmore, Canada, later this month. Both leaders expressed their desire to work together based on democratic values and shared interests.
Telephonic Conversation Between PM Modi and PM Carney
A recent positive and cordial phone call took place between India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canada's newly elected Prime Minister, Mark J. Carney. In this conversation, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Carney on his recent electoral victory and expressed gratitude for the invitation to the G7 Summit.
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote, "Spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Mark J. Carney on phone. Congratulated him on his recent electoral victory and thanked him for inviting me to the G-7 Summit in Canmore later this month."
Prime Minister Modi also stated that India and Canada, both vibrant democracies with deep people-to-people ties, will work together with renewed energy based on mutual respect and shared interests.
Significance of the G-7 Summit Invitation
Prime Minister Carney formally invited Prime Minister Modi to attend the G-7 Summit in Canmore, Canada, later this month. This invitation represents a significant opportunity for India to further strengthen its presence on global forums.
The G7, or Group of Seven, comprises seven of the world's leading developed economies—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The group also involves international organizations such as the European Union (EU), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the United Nations (UN).
A New Chapter in India-Canada Relations?
India-Canada relations have experienced considerable fluctuations in recent years, particularly following events in September 2023. At that time, then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged potential Indian agency involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani militant.
Will the New Government Change Strategy?
With a change in political leadership in Canada, this phone call and the G7 Summit invitation from Prime Minister Mark J. Carney signal a serious intention to improve relations with India. It suggests that the new Canadian government is prepared for meaningful and positive dialogue with India.
