Kananaskis (Canada): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside several global leaders, participated in a group photograph at the 51st G7 Summit held in Canada’s picturesque Kananaskis region on June 17. The Prime Minister noted that the image, featuring all G7 nations and invited partners, symbolised unity and cooperation for global progress. He further stated that he engaged in productive conversations with leaders of all G7 nations on pressing international challenges and the collective goal of building a better future.

Taking to his official X account, Prime Minister Modi posted: “Together for global progress! Productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges and shared aspirations for a better planet.” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal echoed the sentiment on X, posting: “A collective commitment to addressing global challenges & promoting common values. PM @narendramodi with the leaders of @G7 countries and invited partners. #Kananaskis #G7Summit2025.”

In addition to PM Modi, the photograph featured a wide array of world leaders, including Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Antonio Costa.

Also present were Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and World Bank President Ajay Banga.

US President Donald Trump departed early from the G7 Summit on June 16 due to rising tensions in the Middle East between Iran and Israel. On the sidelines of the summit, Prime Minister Modi held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with leaders from Mexico, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, France, and Canada—reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening global partnerships.