PM Modi to attend G7 Summit, leaves for Italy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for Italy on Thursday to attend the 50th G7 Summit. This marked his first international trip since assuming office for the third term. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, PM Modi will participate in an outreach session on June 14. The session will address issues such as artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra emphasised the session's focus on sharing views and perspectives between the G7 and Outreach Countries.

 In a statement released by the Prime Minister's office on Thursday, noted he will focus on artificial intelligence, energy,



Africa, and the Mediterranean. Besides, the PM emphasised that he will also be discussing issues which are crucial for the Global South. The statement did not mention any specific bilateral meetings with the G7 or other leaders participating in the grand event. However, people familiar with the matter anticipate he would be meeting US President Joe Biden during the meet. 

"At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to the Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit," read the statement.