Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with his global counterparts on the margins of the G7 Summit here, with discussions focusing on a range of issues such as trade, investment, counter-terrorism and global challenges.
Modi, who is here to attend the G7 Summit, Tuesday said he had a “very good meeting” with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and the two countries seek to work together in sectors like commerce, investment, technology, green hydrogen, shipbuilding and more.
“Boosting India-Republic of Korea relations! PM @narendramodi and President @Jaemyung_Lee of the Republic of Korea had a productive meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. They agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade and commerce, investment, technology, green hydrogen and more,” the prime minister’s office said in a post on X.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X that 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.”
Modi also met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who said Italy and India are linked by a great friendship. “Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!” Modi said on X.
He also met with Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and shared perspectives on key global and regional issues, including priorities of the Global South.
Modi was earlier welcomed by his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney as he arrived here for the G7 Outreach Session.
(This is a developing story)