Concerns Rise as PM Modi May Skip G7 Summit in Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may not attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, leading to criticism from the Congress party. They argue that this absence signifies another diplomatic failure for India, especially after the U.S. was allowed to mediate between India and Pakistan. The summit, scheduled for June 2025, will feature leaders from major nations and discuss pressing global issues. This marks the first time in six years that India will not be represented at such a significant international gathering, raising questions about the country's diplomatic strategy.
| Jun 3, 2025, 16:44 IST
PM Modi's Potential Absence from G7 Summit
It appears that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may not attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, as indicated by sources familiar with the situation on Monday. In response, the Congress party has criticized this development, asserting that Modi's absence represents yet another diplomatic setback for India, especially following the U.S. being allowed to mediate between India and Pakistan.
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Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh shared on 'X' that the G7 summit is scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. The summit will see participation from the presidents of the United States and France, as well as the prime ministers of the UK, Japan, Italy, and Canada, along with the Chancellor of Germany. Additionally, leaders from Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Ukraine, and the Prime Minister of Australia have also been invited.
Ramesh noted that prior to 2014, the G7 was actually the G8, which included Russia. During that time, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was invited to G8 summits, where his contributions were taken seriously. At a notable summit in Germany in June 2007, the Singh-Merkel formula was introduced, which was pivotal in shaping international discussions on climate change. The tradition of inviting Indian prime ministers to these summits continued after 2014, but this time, for the first time in six years, India will not be represented at the summit in Canada.
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He emphasized that no matter how this situation is spun, the reality is that it marks another significant diplomatic error—similar to how the Indian government allowed the U.S. to mediate between India and Pakistan, effectively reversing decades of foreign policy. This has given U.S. officials the leeway to openly call for negotiations at a 'neutral site.' The G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, will address global challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the situation in the Middle East.
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