New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Saturday after his first international trip in his third term, attending the G7 Summit in Italy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni invited India as an ‘Outreach Country’ to the summit, which took place in Italy’s Apulia region from July 13-15.
Had a very productive day at the G7 Summit in Apulia. Interacted with world leaders and discussed various subjects. Together, we aim to create impactful solutions that benefit the global community and create a better world for future generations, PM Modi wrote on X after his visit. He also thanked the people and government of Italy for their warm hospitality.
The summit saw participation from the seven member countries: the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and France, along with the European Union.
During the summit, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting the Global South, highlighting the importance of Africa in global affairs. He emphasized India’s dedication to strengthening ties with Africa, noting the historic moment when the African Union became a permanent member of the G20 during India’s presidency.
PM Modi also spoke at the G7 Outreach Session on AI and Energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. He discussed a range of topics, particularly the significant impact of technology on human progress.
