Rapid Summary:
- Event: Prime Minister Narendra modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the 51st G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
- Interaction: The leaders shook hands and held a brief conversation during their meeting.
- Broader Engagements:
– PM Modi was welcomed by Canadian PM Mark Carney upon arrival.
– Held discussions with French President Emmanuel macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, among others.
– Engaged in bilateral talks with Chancellor Merz; topics included counter-terrorism and terrorism financing.
- Meaning of German Meeting: This was PM Modi’s first meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz since he took office in May 2025. The two leaders discussed terrorism as a global threat,praised Germany’s solidarity,and acknowledged condolences extended following the Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy last week.
- A group photo featuring PM Modi alongside world leaders concluded his participation at the summit.
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