Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy’s Apulia to attend the Outreach session of the G7 Summit 2024. That is the Prime Minister’s first international journey after taking oath for the third time period. Prime Minister Modi mentioned in a social media submit that he has landed in Italy.
The G7 Summit is being held on the resort of Borgo Egnazia in Italy’s Apulia from June 13-15. “Wanting ahead to participating in productive discussions with world leaders. Collectively, we purpose to handle world challenges and foster worldwide cooperation for a brighter future,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will welcome Modi because the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy on Friday. The discussions within the Outreach Session can be targeted on points like synthetic intelligence, power, the battle in Gaza,Africa and the Mediterranean.
The Russia-Ukraine battle can also be set to dominate the agenda as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived for the summit on Thursday.
Whereas India has repeatedly advocated “dialogue and diplomacy” as the perfect strategy, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak referred to as for “decisive” efforts to help Ukraine and put an finish to “Putin’s unlawful conflict at this important second.” Sunak additionally introduced as much as GBP 242 million in bilateral help to Ukraine to assist the nation meet its fast humanitarian, power and stabilisation wants.
Moreover, Modi is scheduled to have a bilateral assembly with Giorgia Meloni. Modi can also be more likely to have bilateral conferences with US President Joe Biden and Pope Francis.
The Prime Minister in a departure assertion additionally recalled his first go to to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. He additional mentioned that Meloni’s two visits to India final 12 months performed a pivotal function in “infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda”.
“It will likely be a chance to deliver better synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held beneath India’s Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit and deliberate on points that are essential for the World South. I’m additionally trying ahead to assembly different leaders taking part within the summit,” he added.
India hosted the G20 Summit in September final 12 months, which was attended by the world leaders gathering for the G7 Summit, together with Giorgia Meloni.
In his pre-visit media briefing, Overseas Secretary Vinay Kwatra had recalled Modi’s assertion in September 2022 that “at this time’s period shouldn’t be of conflict”.
“We now have all the time been on the forefront to supply help wherever we are able to to alleviate challenges confronted by the World South due to the battle, humanitarian help to Ukraine and likewise to the World South affected by battle,” he mentioned.
The Overseas Secretary mentioned India will proceed to share its perspective with world leaders on the sidelines of the summit. Apart from India, Italy has invited leaders from 11 growing international locations in Africa, South America and the Indo-Pacific area to attend the G7 Summit.
