Modi to Attend G7 Summit in Canada Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Prime Minister Modi's Upcoming G7 Participation

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed his attendance at the forthcoming G7 summit, following an invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is set to host the event.

This year's G7 summit will take place in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, from June 15 to 17, gathering leaders from France, Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States.

In a message posted on X, Modi expressed optimism about the collaboration between India and Canada, stating, “As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests.”

Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2025

This announcement follows speculation that Modi might skip the summit due to ongoing diplomatic strains between India and Canada.

Recently, the Congress party criticized the Modi administration, asserting that India's absence from the G7 summit represented another significant diplomatic failure.

Jairam Ramesh, a party leader, noted that prior to 2014, Indian prime ministers regularly attended the summit, highlighting that Dr. Manmohan Singh was invited to G8 summits where his contributions were acknowledged.

He remarked, “For the first time in six years, ‘Vishwaguru’ will not be present at the Canada summit. Regardless of the narrative presented, this is yet another major diplomatic blunder.”

Relations between India and Canada have been tense since September 2023, when former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau informed parliament about “credible allegations” linking Indian government agents to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Vancouver.

Nijjar, a proponent of Khalistan, led the Khalistan Tiger Force, which India classifies as a terrorist organization. India dismissed Trudeau's claims as “absurd and motivated.”

After inviting Modi, Carney faced backlash in Canada, as reported by various media outlets.

However, Carney defended his decision, emphasizing the importance of including Modi, given India's status as the fifth-largest economy and its significant role in global supply chains.

Carney assumed office as Prime Minister in March, succeeding Trudeau, who announced his resignation earlier this year.

During his campaign, Carney expressed intentions to diversify Canada’s trade relationships with “like-minded countries” and indicated a desire to mend ties with India.