Canada’s PM Welcomes India to G7 Summit, Cites Economic and Demographic Importance

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed India’s participation in the G7 summit, emphasizing its significance as the fifth-largest economy and most populous country. The summit, chaired by Canada, will tackle pressing issues like energy and security. Carney highlighted India’s importance in global supply chains, making its presence vital for discussions. He also confirmed that Prime Minister Modi accepted his invitation to attend the summit. The announcement comes after a period of strained relations between the two countries, triggered by Canadian allegations of Indian agents’ involvement in the June 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.