Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Brindisi airport in Italy's Apulia to attend the G7 Summit on Friday. PM Modi will join the global leaders at the summit.
This marks PM Modi's first foreign trip since being sworn in for a third term. (Photo: X/@MEAIndia)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 14, 2024 04:27 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Brindisi Airport in Italy's Apulia region on Friday to attend the G7 Summit. This marks PM Modi's first foreign trip since being sworn in for a third term.
Taking to X, PM Modi said that he has landed in Italy to take part in the G7 Summit. "Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders. Together, we aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future," PM Modi tweeted.
This will be Modi’s fifth consecutive participation in the G7 summit, with India having attended ten previous summits.
Ahead of his departure, the PM emphasised that India will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean during the summit's outreach session. He also stated that issues crucial to the Global South will be discussed.
Italy extended an invitation to India to attend the G7 Summit as an Outreach country. As the current Chair of the G7, Italy is hosting the gathering of the bloc of seven major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union.
The G7 Summit, held in the resort of Borgo Egnazia in Italy's Apulia region, is slated from June 13 to 15. The summit is expected to focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.
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Vadapalli Nithin Kumar
Published On:
Jun 14, 2024
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