Strengthening Global Partnerships
Kananaskis [Canada], June 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a flurry of high-level bilateral meetings with leaders from Mexico, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, France and Canada on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening global partnerships.
Starting his bilateral engagements, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X, "PM @narendramodi met President Mr. Lee Jae-Myung @Jaemyung_Lee of Republic of Korea on the sidelines of the 51st #G7Summit in Kananaskis, Canada." The meeting saw both sides reaffirm their commitment to deepening the India-Republic of Korea Special Strategic Partnership by exploring cooperation in trade and economy, critical and emerging technologies, green hydrogen, shipbuilding, culture, and people-to-people ties. Regional and global issues were also discussed.
Boosting Ties in Latin America
Focusing on the Latin American region, Jaiswal stated in another post, "Boosting India-Mexico warm & historical ties. PM @narendramodi met President Dr. @Claudiashein of Mexico, on the sidelines of 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Both sides discussed avenues to further deepen cooperation in trade, pharmaceuticals, S&T, digital innovation and shared perspectives on key global & regional issues, including priorities of the Global South."
Expanding on the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said, "I had a very good meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. I personally congratulated her on her historic electoral victory, becoming the first female President of Mexico in two centuries. We both see immense potential for further strengthening ties between India and Mexico in the future, especially in sectors such as agriculture, semiconductors, critical minerals, healthcare, among others. We also discussed ways to strengthen the ties between our peoples."
Diplomatic Engagements at the Summit
Continuing his diplomatic engagements, Prime Minister Modi interacted with leaders from Australia, Canada, South Africa, and France at the G7 Summit. These meetings aimed at strengthening ties and discussing key global issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Canada to attend the G7 Summit, marking his sixth consecutive participation in the event. His visit to Canada is part of his three-nation official tour.
