Canada's Mark Carney welcomes PM Narendra Modi as he arrives at G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Tuesday in Kananaskis as he arrived for the G7 Summit's Outreach Session.
Modi said he would focus on 'important global issues' and highlight 'the priorities of the Global South' in his meetings with world leaders at the summit.
This marks Modi's first visit to Canada in ten years.
On the sidelines of the G7, Modi held bilateral meetings with leaders from South Korea, Mexico, South Africa, and Australia.
He had a pull-aside conversation with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, 'The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership by exploring new avenues for cooperation through partnerships in areas of trade & economy, critical & emerging technologies, green hydrogen, shipbuilding, culture & P2P among others.'
Jaiswal added that they also discussed 'regional & global issues.'
During his first meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Modi exchanged views on 'key global and regional issues, including priorities of the Global South.'
'Boosting India-Mexico warm & historical ties. PM @narendramodi met President Dr @Claudiashein of Mexico, on the sidelines of 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada,' Jaiswal posted on X.
'Both sides discussed avenues to further deepen India-Mexico cooperation in trade, pharmaceuticals, S&T, digital innovation and shared perspectives on key global & regional issues, including priorities of the Global South,' he added.
Modi also met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. 'Good to meet my friend, PM Albanese of Australia during the G7 Summit in Canada!' Modi wrote on X.
He also shared a photo of his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying he was 'happy to interact with him.'

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