Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the 50th G7 Summit in Italy from June 13 to 15, 2024.
Key agenda items
- PM Modi will attend the G7 Summit as an Outreach Country, focusing on key issues such as Africa, climate change, and development.
- He will engage in bilateral meetings, including discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, their second meeting following Meloni’s visit to India in March 2023.
- Modi will participate in the Outreach Session on June 14, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean.
- The summit provides an opportunity for Modi to engage with global leaders on issues crucial to India and the Global South.
- He will use the summit to follow up on outcomes from the G20 Summit held under India’s presidency last year.
- India will participate in the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland, with specific representation details yet to be disclosed.
- The summit’s initial discussion will prioritize Africa, climate change, and development, crucial issues for the Global South and India’s progress.
- Leaders will emphasize discussions on the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, aiming to find solutions to these complex geopolitical challenges.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a prominent agenda item, underscoring India’s increasing emphasis on AI and its diverse applications.
- Modi will participate in dialogues with global leaders on significant global challenges, illustrating India’s dedication to tackling international issues and its active role in global affairs.