G7 Summit Highlights: India, Canada agree to reinstate high commissioners

PM Modi concluded what he described as a "productive" visit to Canada and has departed for the last leg of his official 3-nation visit, Croatia. “Concluding a productive Canada visit. Thankful to the Canadian people and Government for hosting a successful G7 Summit, which witnessed fruitful discussions on diverse global issues. We remain committed to furthering global peace, prosperity and sustainability,” PM Modi posted on X.

In a separate post on X, Ministry of External affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “PM @narendramodi concludes a very productive visit to Canada! Held fruitful dialogue on key issues in the global context on energy security, technology, and innovation at the @G7 Summit. Met with several leaders and discussed bilateral ties. Next stop — Croatia.”

“Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties, based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity. The leaders agreed to designate new high commissioners, with a view to returning to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries,” it read.

“They discussed strong and historic ties between our peoples, partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, and significant commercial links between Canada and India – including partnerships in economic growth, supply chains, and the energy transformation. Prime Minister Carney raised priorities on the G7 agenda, including transnational crime and repression, security, and the rules-based order,” the statement added.

“The leaders also discussed opportunities to deepen engagement in areas such as technology, the digital transition, food security, and critical minerals,” it said.

PM Modi described his meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney as "fruitful", stating t the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in key areas such as trade, energy, space, critical minerals, fertilisers and more.

The two leaders “agreed to take calibrated steps to restore stability to the relationship” and decided to restore High Commissioners to each other’s capitals.

PM Modi participated in the G7 Outreach Session on Energy Security in Kananaskis, Canada. While addressing the session, he emphasised the importance of ensuring energy security for all through sustainable and green pathways. He also called on the countries to strongly act against terrorism.

"In his address, PM highlighted the need to ensure energy security for all through a sustainable & green pathway and elaborated upon India's global initiatives such as ISA, CDRI & the Global Biofuels Alliance, towards this objective. Calling for attention to the concerns and priorities of the Global South, he noted that India took it as its responsibility to bring the voice of the Global South to the world stage," the MEA said in a statement.

"PM reiterated India's stand against terrorism & thanked the leaders for condemning the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack. He urged them to galvanize global action against terrorism & underlined the need to take strict action against those who promote & support terrorism," the statement added.

PM @narendramodi participated in the Outreach Session on Energy Security at the 51st #g7summitpic.twitter.com/t73x0Qvpj5

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday (June 16), slammed French President Emmanuel Macron over his remarks where he said that POTUS made an offer for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran at the G7 summit.

Calling Macron a "Publicity seeking President", Trump said that the ceasefire was not why he cut short his visit, hinting at a "much bigger" move for his abrupt exit.

"Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a “cease fire” between Israel and Iran. Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social handle.

The Group of Seven nations threw its weight behind Israel stating that the country has full right to defend itself, condemning Iran as "the principal source of instability and terror" in the region.

"We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel," G7 leaders said in the statement.

"Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror," the statement added and said the G7 was "clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary, Canada, on Tuesday (June 17), where he is scheduled to attend the G7 (Group of Seven) Summit at Kananaskis, Alberta.

"Landed in Calgary, Canada, to take part in the G7 Summit. Will be meeting various leaders at the Summit and sharing my thoughts on important global issues. Will also be emphasising the priorities of the Global South," he wrote in a post on X.