Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Europe on Tuesday, June 16, to attend the G7 Summit in Evian, France [3].
His presence at the summit underscores India's growing role as a key geopolitical partner for the G7 nations. As a guest representative, Modi is expected to engage in critical discussions regarding global trade, regional security, and international stability.
Reports on the prime minister's exact point of entry vary. Some reports said Modi landed in Geneva, Switzerland [2], while others said he arrived directly in France [1]. He arrives in the region following a visit to Slovakia, where he received the Order of the White Double Cross [4].
This visit marks India's 13th participation in the G7 as a guest nation [1]. It is also the seventh consecutive appearance for Modi at the summit [1].
Modi's agenda in France includes a scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Additionally, the prime minister is slated for bilateral meetings with Canada's Prime Minister Carney, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and the president of the United Arab Emirates [3]. These discussions will focus on trade, and security issues.
India continues to be invited to the G7 despite not being a formal member. This arrangement allows the G7 to incorporate India's perspective on Indo-Pacific security and global economic policy into their formal communiqués.
“India's 13th participation in the G7 as a guest nation”
India's consistent invitation to the G7 reflects the group's strategic need to align with New Delhi to counter regional influence in Asia and stabilize global supply chains. The focus on bilateral meetings with the US, UK, and Canada suggests a push to resolve specific trade frictions and strengthen security pacts outside the broader G7 framework.
