- India
- Jun 17
- Sreesha V.M
PM Modi participates in G7 Summit in Evian
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the G7 Summit in Evian, France.
• During the Summit, he exchanged views with G7 leaders, and those from invited partner countries and international organisations.
• In his address, PM Modi said that all countries must ensure that maritime routes remain secure and that seafarers can perform their duties without fear.
• He said disruptions to maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz have harmed the global economy and that many Indian citizens have lost their lives in the conflict.
• He also stated that lack of respect for international law was the biggest hurdle to building international solidarity, and needed to be addressed as a priority.
• On the sidelines of the summit, he held bilateral meetings with several world leaders.
PM Modi meets UAE President
PM Modi met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. This was the third meeting between the two leaders in 2026. They reviewed the progress and positive developments in bilateral cooperation, including in the areas of technology, trade, investment, energy, and defence. PM Modi underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in advancing enduring peace, security, and stability in the West Asia region.
India, UK look forward to implementing CETA
PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart Keir Starmer. The two leaders welcomed progress across all pillars of Vision 2035, including trade and economic growth, defence and security, climate action and green energy, technology and innovation, and education and people-to-people ties. The leaders looked forward to the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA negotiations this year
PM Modi and met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. They welcomed the positive momentum in India-Canada relations and noted with satisfaction the progress achieved since Carney’s visit to India in March 2026. The leaders reviewed progress in bilateral economic cooperation, including developments in commercial arrangements relating to LNG, LPG and metallurgical coal. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and reaffirmed their shared objective of concluding the negotiations this year.
(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)