Modi 'India will voice Global South aspirations at G7 Summit'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will not only speak for itself but also give voice to the aspirations of the Global South at the upcoming G7 Summit.

In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit to France and Slovakia, during which he will attend the summit, Modi said India’s presence at the G7 reflects the trust its partners place in the country and its rising global profile.

“This is the eighth consecutive G7 Summit to which India has



been invited. At the G7, India will not only speak for itself, but it will also give voice to the aspirations of the Global South,” he said.

The G7 Summit will be held in Evian, France, on June 16 and 17.

“I am confident that my visits to France and the Slovak Republic will reinforce India’s deepening engagement with both Europe and the G7, and showcase our steadfast commitment to expanding the horizons of our partnerships with the continent and beyond,” Modi said.