India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent participation at the G7 summit in Cornwall, UK, has garnered widespread attention and praise. The Indian leader was personally commended by US President Joe Biden for his efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
On the sidelines of the summit, Modi held bilateral talks with several world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. In their meeting, they committed to an “ambitious” India-UK Free Trade Agreement and pledged to further strengthen the ties between their two countries.
Modi’s actions at the summit were interpreted by many as a message to China, as he highlighted the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. He also had his first face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where the two leaders discussed a range of issues related to their countries’ bilateral relations.
Modi’s trip to Hiroshima, Japan, was also significant, as he became the first Indian prime minister to visit the city. During his visit, he held talks with President Biden and delivered a speech at the G7 outreach session on climate change and nature.
The Indian Prime Minister emphasized the criticality of climate issues and discussed India’s role in the COP26 global climate summit, where the country aims to contribute to the global goal of limiting the temperature rise this century to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Modi’s efforts at the G7 summit have been lauded by international media, with The Indian Express describing his bilateral meeting with Rishi Sunak as “fruitful.” Meanwhile, India Today referred to Modi’s participation in the G7 summit as “action-packed,” highlighting his face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Overall, PM Modi’s participation at the G7 summit has shown his continued efforts to strengthen India’s relationships with key world leaders and address global challenges like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. His efforts at the summit have been met with praise and could lead to greater opportunities for Indian businesses, entrepreneurs, and policymakers on the global stage.
