Context

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the G7 Outreach Summit held in Kananaskis, Canada, where he engaged in substantive discussions with global leaders on key international challenges.

About the 2025 G7 Outreach Summit

• Host Country: Canada
• Summit Theme: Based on three key pillars:
  1. Protecting our communities around the world
  2. Building energy security and accelerating the digital transition
  3. Securing partnerships for the future
• Special Occasion: 2025 marks 50 years of G7 partnership and collaboration.
• India's Participation: This was Prime Minister Modi's sixth consecutive appearance at the G7 Summit.

India's Contributions

• PM Modi addressed a session on ‘Energy Security: Diversification, Technology and Infrastructure’, emphasizing:
  • The need for affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy.
  • India's role as a representative of the Global South and its developmental priorities.
• Scheduled bilateral meetings with leaders of Germany, Canada, Ukraine, and Italy.

About the G7

What is G7?

• An informal group of advanced economies including:
  • Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union (EU) (observer).
• Formed in 1975 (initially as G6, with Canada joining in 1976 to form G7).
• Temporarily became G8 with Russia (1998–2014); reverted to G7 after 2014.

Global Relevance

• Population Share: Around 10% of the world’s population
• Economic Influence: Nearly 30% of global GDP

Mandate and Focus Areas

The agenda varies each year but typically includes:

• International peace and security
• Economic growth and inflation
• Climate change and energy
• Artificial intelligence and digital transitions
• Global health and pandemic preparedness
• Trade policies and resilient supply chains

Decisions are made by consensus and shaped by the rotating presidency.

India’s Growing Role at G7

• While not a formal member, India has been a regular outreach partner since 2003.
• Invited annually since 2019, reflecting:
  • India’s position as the world’s 5th-largest economy
  • Its voice as a leader of the Global South
  • Contributions to global debates on climate, energy, and economic development

Why the G7 Summit Matters

• Economic Power: G7 nations dominate global trade and finance.
• Decision-Making Impact: Commitments made can influence international norms, regulations, and funding priorities.
• Crisis Response Platform: Enables coordinated action during global emergencies—economic crises, wars, pandemics.
• Model of Multilateralism: Reinforces rules-based international cooperation among democratic and industrialized powers.

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)