PM Modi arrives in Italy for G7 Summit Outreach session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Italy’s Apulia for G7 Summit Outreach session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Apulia, Italy, on Thursday to attend the G7 Summit’s Outreach session and is set to meet with various leaders on the sidelines on Friday. This is the Prime Minister’s first foreign tour since being sworn in for a record third term.

“Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders. Together, we aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future,” he tweeted.

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Modi to address Outreach session of G7 Summit

In a video message from Brindisi airport, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Prime Minister Modi will address the G7 Summit’s Outreach session.

“The Prime Minister of India has arrived at Brindisi Airport in Italy to participate in the G7 Summit. Tomorrow (Friday) is a packed day for him. We have several bilateral meetings with world leaders lined up. He will also be addressing the Outreach session of the G7 Summit,” he said.

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Prior to his departure, PM Modi stated that India will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean during the summit’s outreach session. He also mentioned that problems important to the Global South would be highlighted.

India hosted the G20 Summit last year

Last September, India hosted the G20 Summit in Delhi, which was also attended by world leaders meeting in Apulia under the Italian leadership. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will welcome Modi as President of the Italian Council of Ministers on Friday.

As the current Chair of the G7, Italy is hosting the meeting of the bloc of seven major advanced economies, comprising Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union.