PM Modi meets world leaders at G7 summit, raises concerns of Global South Firstpost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the concerns of the Global South during his speech at the G7 outreach event on Friday in Italy, saying India saw it as its responsibility to put priorities and concerns countries of the South on the world stage.

Highlighting India's role as a leader and defender of these nations, Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's presidency of the G20, during which the African Union became a permanent member of the group. He also highlighted the importance of international governance in the area of ​​artificial intelligence (AI), a topic discussed prominently at the G20 summit hosted by India last year.

He reiterated India's commitment to talking about the well-being of the Global South, which ironically are the biggest victims of any global uncertainty. India will also continue to work closely with Africa, as previewed last year at the G20 summit when the African Union

-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2024

A video shared by Prime Minister Modi shows a glimpse of highlights of his Italy visit, including his arrival in Italy and welcoming Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit venue in the Puglia city of Italy.
Meloni welcomed Prime Minister Modi with a 'namaste' and the two leaders later posed for a photo in front of the cameras.

The video shows moments from Prime Minister Modi's bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

An important G7 summit, where I presented India's perspective on the global stage. Here are the highlights. pic.twitter.com/amU77yJ79Z

-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2024

In the video, Prime Minister Modi can be seen interacting with Pope Francis and they held talks while walking together. Prime Minister Modi also interacted with other world leaders including US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da. Silva. He also spoke with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The video also included the moment when PM Meloni clicks a selfie with PM Modi.

PM Modi participates in awareness session on AI, energy, Africa and the Mediterranean

Prime Minister Modi addressed the awareness session on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean at the G7 Summit and elaborated on the path for India's energy transition, noting that its approach was based on availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability. He mentioned that India is striving to achieve NET ZERO by 2070. Referring to India's LiFE Mission [Lifestyle for Environment]he appealed to the global community to join the tree planting campaign launched by him on World Environment Day “Plant4Mother

The Prime Minister also called for prioritizing the concerns of countries in the South, particularly Africa. He recalled that it was a matter of honor for India that the AU was admitted as a permanent member of the G20 under its presidency.

Speaking about India's AI mission based on 'AI for All', Prime Minister Modi emphasized that this technology should aim to drive progress and well-being for all. He also highlighted that with this broader goal in mind, India was encouraging international collaboration as a founding member of the Global AI Partnership.

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Following the three-day G7 summit in Puglia, Italy, the Group of Seven pledged to promote key infrastructure projects, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) . This commitment was underlined in the G7 summit communiqué, published Friday evening after the traditional “family photo” session.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who attended the summit, witnessed the G7 reaffirming its commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific” based on the rule of law. The communiqué reflects the G7's focus on promoting connectivity and economic growth through initiatives such as IMEC and ensuring stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Prime Minister Modi and his Italian counterpart reviewed the progress of the bilateral strategic partnership and agreed to strengthen cooperation in global forums and multilateral initiatives, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

PM Modi and Justin Trudeau brief interview

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a brief conversation with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau amid tensions in bilateral relations following the murder case of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Modi also held a separate conversation with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G7 summit of advanced economies in Italy's Puglia region. “Always a pleasure to meet @POTUS @JoeBiden. India and the US will continue to work together to promote global good,” Modi said on X. “Met Canadian Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau at the G7 Summit,” Modi said on “X”.

Modi and Trudeau were seen greeting each other warmly during the meeting.

“Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam” campaign

Prime Minister Modi highlighted the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and making the planet more habitable for future generations. “When it comes to energy, India's approach is based on availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability. We strive to fulfill our CoP commitments before the designated period.

India is striving to usher in a green era, based on the principles of Mission LiFE. Also highlighted the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' campaign to make our planet more sustainable,” PM Modi said in an article on X: “I had a very productive day. at the G7 summit in Puglia. Interacted with world leaders and discussed various topics. Together, we aim to create effective solutions that will benefit the global community and create a better world for future generations. “I thank the Italian people and government for their warm hospitality,” he added.