Prime Minister Narendra Modi is undertaking a diplomatic visit to France and Slovakia to attend the G7 Summit [1].

The tour marks a strategic effort to elevate India's role in European affairs and amplify the interests of the Global South during high-level geopolitical discussions. By engaging with both established powers and smaller European nations, India seeks to strengthen trade and security ties amid rising global tensions.

Modi's itinerary includes a visit to Bratislava, where he will meet with the Slovakian Prime Minister and President [1]. This trip is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country gained its independence [2]. The visit to Slovakia is part of a broader two-nation tour [2].

In France, Modi is scheduled to meet with President Emmanuel Macron [1]. The visit includes participation in VivaTech, a major technology event, and the inauguration of the 'Bharat Innovates' event [1]. These engagements highlight the focus on technological cooperation and innovation between the two nations.

The diplomatic tour culminates at the G7 Summit in Évian [1]. At the summit, Modi is expected to discuss global security, trade, and geopolitical tensions [1]. He will represent the interests of the Global South, ensuring that the concerns of developing economies are addressed by the world's leading industrialized nations [1].

Official schedules indicate the summit and associated diplomatic meetings are taking place this month [1]. The focus remains on bridging the gap between the G7 members and the broader international community to find common ground on security, and economic stability [1].

“This trip is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country gained its independence.”

Modi's presence at the G7 and his historic visit to Slovakia signal India's ambition to act as a diplomatic bridge between the West and the Global South. By balancing high-profile meetings with France and first-time engagements with Slovakia, India is diversifying its European partnerships to secure a more influential seat at the table for global security and trade negotiations.