Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice, France, on June 16, 2024, to begin a European tour and attend the G7 summit [1].
The visit underscores India's role as a key voice for the Global South and strengthens bilateral ties between New Delhi and Paris. Modi is scheduled to hold high-stakes meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders to discuss global security and economic cooperation [2].
Upon landing in Nice, Modi was greeted by hundreds of members of the Indian diaspora [3]. Other reports indicate he was also welcomed by senior French leaders, including city officials and ministers [4]. The prime minister will transition from Nice to Évian-les-Bains, where the G7 summit is being held [5].
This trip marks India's 13th participation in G7 forums [6]. The summit proceedings are scheduled for June 16-17, 2024 [7]. Modi's itinerary includes bilateral engagements aimed at reinforcing strategic partnerships within the region.
Regarding the duration of the trip, reports vary. Some sources describe the itinerary as a six-day European tour [8], while others specify a five-day visit focused on France and Slovakia [9]. The prime minister's agenda remains centered on the G7 summit and key diplomatic meetings with European heads of state.
Modi's presence at the summit in Évian-les-Bains allows India to influence the agenda of the world's largest advanced economies, despite not being a formal member of the G7 group [2].
“India's 13th participation in G7 forums”
India's repeated invitation to the G7 summit, despite not being a member state, highlights the group's recognition of New Delhi as an essential geopolitical partner. By positioning itself as a bridge between the G7 and the Global South, India leverages these summits to amplify the concerns of developing nations on the global stage while securing strategic security and trade agreements with Western powers.
