Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked his third consecutive term. He is likely to travel to Italy to attend the G-7 summit. This will be his first official foreign visit in his third term. He will be flying to Italy on June 13 and will return back on June 14. Although no official announcement on Modi’s Italy visits yet.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Gaza issue are anticipated to be the main topics of discussion at this G7 summit, which will take place at the magnificent resort of Borgo Egnazia in the Italian province of Apulia. The summit is set to begin on June 13 and end on June 15.
Indian Participation in G-7 Summit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden are Prime Minister Modi’s counterparts. Along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and President Emmanuel Macron of France. He was in Japan for the G-7 Summit the previous year as well. where he had held one-on-one talks with Zelensky and other prominent figures.
Prime Minister Modi’s delegation will also include EAM S.Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra. A number of bilateral meetings have been scheduled. The Prime Minister is likely to hold talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Origins and Evolution of the G7
The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of seven major advanced economies. Established in 1975, it comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The G7 convenes annually to discuss economic policies, global challenges, and international cooperation.
Its members represent a significant portion of the world economy and often collaborate on issues such as trade, climate change, and security. Despite criticisms of exclusivity and effectiveness, the G7 remains a prominent forum. It provides a platform for high-level discussions and coordination among some of the world’s most influential nations.
Italy’s G-7 Presidency
The most industrialized nations in the world are grouped together as the Group of 7, or G-7 for short. Italy is currently hosting the summit in its position as the president. India did something similar during its G-20 presidency. In 1997 the bloc expanded to G-8 with Russia becoming a member. 2014 saw the suspension of Russian membership. Due to their invasion of Crimea, Russia was barred from the G-8.
The host nation invites a number of international leaders and representatives of countries and international organisations. Italy has invited around 11 leaders to attend the summit, from developing nations of Asia, Africa, South America. The European Union also attends the annual summit, although it is not a member of G-7.
Beginning Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (0900 GMT), the G7 summit will address development, climate change, and Africa. Following that, there are two seminars on Ukraine and the Middle East. On day two, there will be discussions about immigration, the Indo-Pacific area, and economic security.Outreach partners gather in the afternoon to talk about Africa, energy, and the Mediterranean. Additionally Pope Francis will moderate a session on Artificial intelligence. A session is also scheduled with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Modi’s attendance at the G7 summit marks his first trip abroad in his third term. This visit underscores India’s commitment to global cooperation and multilateralism. It signifies the importance of India’s role on the international stage. Modi’s presence at the summit provides an opportunity to engage with world leaders on critical issues.
It highlights India’s growing influence and stature in global affairs. The summit offers a platform to discuss shared challenges and opportunities. Modi’s participation reaffirms India’s dedication to addressing pressing global concerns collaboratively. Certainly, the trip underscores India’s proactive approach to diplomacy and engagement with the international community.
