Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his participation in the 51st G7 Summit, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. His invitation marks a key development in India-Canada diplomatic relations and underscores India's growing role in global affairs.

Key Highlights:

• PM Modi will attend the G7 Summit in Canada following an official invitation from Canadian PM Mark Carney.
• This visit signals a thaw in India-Canada relations, which had experienced tensions in recent years.
• Carney emphasized India’s global importance as the fifth-largest economy and its relevance in discussions on AI, energy, and critical minerals.
• Alongside India, countries like Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, Mexico, and Ukraine are also invited to the summit.
• The summit aims to bring together leaders of the G7 and partner nations to deliberate on pressing international issues, including economic recovery and climate change.

G7: A Brief Overview

The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal forum of seven major advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union also participates but is not a full member.

Formed in the 1970s, the G7 discusses global issues like economic policy, climate change, and international security. It has no permanent headquarters and functions through a rotating presidency, with one member hosting the summit each year.

In 2025, the G7 Summit is being hosted by Canada in Kananaskis, Alberta.