Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his "productive" visit to Canada on Tuesday after attending the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, where he held high-level meetings, addressed pressing global concerns, and called for stronger international action against terrorism.
He now travels to Croatia, the third and final stop on his three-nation tour.
"Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed fruitful discussions on diverse global issues. We remain committed to furthering global peace, prosperity and sustainability," the Prime Minister posted on X.
In Kananaskis, Prime Minister Modi participated in the G7 Outreach Session and engaged in wide-ranging discussions with global leaders.
"PM @narendramodi concludes a very productive visit to Canada! Held fruitful dialogue on key issues in the global context on Energy Security, Technology and Innovation at the @G7 Summit. Met with several leaders & discussed bilateral ties," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.
"Next stop Croatia," he added.
During his address at the summit, the Prime Minister made a strong pitch against global terrorism, stressing that countries supporting such activities must face consequences. "For global peace and prosperity, our thought and policy must be clear - if any country supports terrorism, it will have to pay the price for it," he said. He further pointed out inconsistencies in international responses: "On one hand, we are quick to impose all kinds of sanctions based on our own preferences. On the other hand, countries that openly support terrorism are rewarded."
Reaffirming India’s tough stance, the MEA spokesperson noted, "PM reiterated India’s stand against terrorism & thanked the leaders for condemning the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack. He urged them to galvanize global action against terrorism & underlined the need to take strict action against those who promote & support terrorism." The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, had claimed 26 lives and prompted India to launch Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Modi also called for amplifying the voices of developing nations. "Moving forward on the fundamental principles of availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, India has chosen the path of inclusive development," he said. He underlined India’s commitment to sustainability and energy equity through initiatives like the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and the Global Biofuels Alliance.
"AI, itself, is an energy-intensive technology. If there is any way to sustainably fulfill the energy requirements of a technology-driven society, it is through renewable energy," he said, adding, "we will have to cooperate for technology" in the 21st century rather than compete for energy as in the past. The Prime Minister also cautioned against the misuse of AI: "Deep-fake is a cause of great concern. Therefore, water-marking or clear declaration should be made on AI-generated content."
In addition to the Summit sessions, Modi met with several key leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, French President Emmanuel Macron, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Talks focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, trade, and technological innovation.
During his conversation with Carney, Modi noted the importance of strengthening India-Canada ties: the relationship between the two countries is "extremely important", and both should "work together to achieve win-win cooperation in various sectors." As a step towards restoring normalcy in diplomatic services, India and Canada agreed to designate new high commissioners to resume regular services for citizens and businesses.
This marked Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Canada in a decade, arriving from Cyprus on Monday. Sharing a photo with G7 and invited leaders on X, he wrote, "Together for global progress! Productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges and shared aspirations for a better planet." The MEA spokesperson echoed the sentiment, writing: "A collective commitment to addressing global challenges & promoting common values."
As he departs for Croatia, Modi leaves behind a strong impression of India’s growing voice on global platforms and its readiness to shape collective responses to terrorism, technology, and sustainable development.
