Kananaskis G7 Summit: PM Modi to Represent India Among World Powers

Kananaskis G7 Summit: PM Modi to Represent India Among World Powers
Jitendra Kumar
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Canada this month to participate in the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17. The invitation, extended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, underscores India’s strategic relevance in international diplomacy and the G7’s increasing outreach to key global partners outside its traditional membership.

This year’s summit, hosted in the Canadian Rockies, comes at a critical juncture as the world navigates a complex matrix of economic uncertainty, climate crises, geopolitical tensions, and technological transformation. Although India is not a member of the Group of Seven—a coalition comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—its presence has become a regular and vital feature in recent summits, reflecting the G7’s desire to broaden its engagements.

“Prime Minister Modi will represent India’s position on global economic governance, inclusive growth, technology regulation, and sustainable development,” said a statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. “India’s participation in the G7 will emphasize the need for equitable cooperation between the Global North and South.”

Canada’s selection of Kananaskis as the summit location adds symbolic weight to the gathering. This tranquil mountain resort town last hosted the G8 Summit in 2002, and its return to the global diplomatic stage suggests a deliberate choice to invoke a spirit of calm dialogue amid current global uncertainty. This setting offers not only natural beauty but also a secluded environment conducive to focused deliberations among world leaders.

The summit’s primary agenda includes stabilizing the global economy, ensuring energy security during the green transition, establishing frameworks for artificial intelligence, and reinforcing democratic values in the face of rising authoritarianism. India is expected to bring critical perspectives to these topics, especially from the standpoint of emerging economies and developing nations.

One of the central challenges facing this year’s summit is the balancing act between addressing the urgent needs of the developed world while also fostering cooperation with rising powers like India. Modi’s participation is therefore more than symbolic; it reflects the G7’s acknowledgment that solving global problems—from climate change to digital regulation—requires input from outside the Western bloc.

In particular, India’s commitment to digital public infrastructure, clean energy innovation, and inclusive growth models has gained global attention. Modi is expected to highlight the success of India’s digital payment ecosystem, recent developments in AI policy, and its progress toward renewable energy targets during the high-level meetings.

Diplomatic sources indicate that Prime Minister Modi will hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit. Scheduled discussions include those with U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian PM Mark Carney, and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba. These meetings will likely touch upon key strategic concerns such as defense cooperation, regional stability, cybersecurity, and economic collaboration.

This year’s summit will also mark a significant change in leadership dynamics, as it features first-time G7 appearances by Carney (Canada), Keir Starmer (UK), Friedrich Merz (Germany), and Shigeru Ishiba (Japan). Trump, returning to the presidency after a five-year gap, brings a familiar yet unpredictable factor to the table. Modi, by contrast, represents continuity, having engaged in multiple G7 and G20 summits over the past decade.

Observers believe India will use its presence at the summit to push for a greater say for the Global South in decision-making forums. “India will likely advocate for stronger representation of emerging economies in global financial institutions and urge action on technology transfer, climate finance, and equitable vaccine access,” said Professor Meera Sinha, an expert in international diplomacy.

Furthermore, Modi’s visit could also present an opportunity to mend recent strains in Indo-Canadian relations, particularly surrounding diaspora issues and trade frictions. The bilateral meeting with Carney could be pivotal in setting a positive tone for future cooperation.

Security arrangements in Kananaskis are being tightened ahead of the summit, with large-scale deployments of police, military, and intelligence personnel. The secluded location minimizes the risk of protests but ensures tight logistical protocols for media, staff, and delegates. The Canadian government has invested significantly in ensuring the infrastructure is ready to support what will be one of the year’s most watched diplomatic events.

As preparations intensify, the significance of India’s participation cannot be overstated. The G7’s decision to include voices beyond its membership indicates an evolving model of global governance—one that moves away from exclusivity and toward collaboration with nations whose influence is rapidly expanding.

The presence of Prime Minister Modi at the G7 will provide a platform not just for dialogue, but for action. With his growing profile as a global statesman, Modi is expected to present India as a partner willing to take leadership roles in digital governance, clean energy transitions, and equitable global development.

As the world grapples with a polycrisis of climate, conflict, and inequality, the hope is that the summit will foster consensus and drive coordinated responses. India’s participation adds diversity to these deliberations and reminds the world that solving shared challenges requires more inclusive platforms.

When Prime Minister Modi takes his seat at the table in Kananaskis, he won’t just represent India—he will embody the aspirations of a rising, responsible power determined to help shape the world’s future.

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Jitendra Kumar
Jitendra Kumar is an Indian journalist and social activist from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh is known as the senior journalist and founder of Xpert Times Network Private Limited.