Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has traveled to France and Slovakia to attend the G7 summit and hold high-level bilateral talks [1, 2, 3].

The visit signals India's intention to position itself as a primary voice for developing nations on the global stage. By engaging with G7 leaders, India seeks to bridge the gap between the world's wealthiest economies and the needs of the Global South [1].

Modi is scheduled to attend the G7 summit in Evian, France [1, 2]. During the summit, he intends to raise critical issues affecting developing countries and call for unimpeded access to the Strait of Hormuz [1, 4]. The prime minister will also hold bilateral discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron to deepen strategic and innovation partnerships between the two nations [1, 3].

As part of the itinerary, Modi will visit Bratislava, Slovakia [1, 2]. This trip marks the first time an Indian prime minister has visited Slovakia since 1993 [2]. The discussions in Slovakia are expected to focus on defense, security cooperation, and high-level technology events [3].

Reports on the exact timing of the visit vary across sources. One report indicates the travel occurs from June 13 to 18 [3], while another specifies dates of June 16 to 17 [5]. Both sources place the events in mid-June [3, 5].

The diplomatic mission emphasizes India's expanding footprint in Europe. By combining a multilateral summit with a historic bilateral visit to Slovakia, India is diversifying its European alliances beyond its traditional partners [2, 3].

“India will speak for Global South at G7 summit”

This diplomatic push reflects India's strategic ambition to act as a geopolitical bridge. By championing the Global South at a G7 forum, Modi is leveraging India's economic growth to gain influence over global governance and security norms, particularly regarding maritime trade routes and defense technology.