PM Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit
PM Modi Concludes Productive G7 Visit to Canada, Focuses on Global Energy, Technology, and Security
UPSC-Style News Analysis:
1. Context & Purpose of Visit:
- PM Modi attended the G7 Summit at Kananaskis, Canada (June 16–17, 2025).
- Focus areas: global energy security, technology & innovation, terrorism, AI governance, and multilateral diplomacy.
- Bilateral diplomacy aimed at resetting India-Canada relations post-Hardeep Singh Nijjar incident and Operation Sindoor.
2. Bilateral Diplomacy Highlights:
- Meetings with leaders including Canadian PM Mark Carney, Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and others.
- Discussions on trade, technology, innovation, and diaspora engagement.
- India-Canada bilateral trade (2024): Goods – USD 8.6 Bn; Services – USD 14.3 Bn.
3. Multilateral Engagement:
- Participation in G7 Outreach Sessions; India emphasized energy access, sustainable development, and AI governance.
- Reaffirmed global zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and called for accountability of states supporting terrorism.
4. Cultural & Diaspora Diplomacy:
- Canada hosts ~1.8 million people of Indian origin; ~1 million NRIs.
- Indian students form largest international student community in Canada (~41% in 2022).
- Reinforces India’s soft power and educational diplomacy.
5. Strategic Takeaways for UPSC:
- India’s expanding role in global governance and multilateral diplomacy.
- Strengthening bilateral ties with strategic partners to enhance economic, technological, and security cooperation.
- Diaspora engagement and soft power projection as a diplomatic tool.
Updated - June 17, 2025 07:01 am | The Hindu , NDTV & DD News