Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will not only speak for itself but also give voice to the aspirations of the Global South at the upcoming G7 Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed on a visit to France and Slovakia, where he has a packed diplomatic itinerary that includes bilateral talks, multilateral engagements, and a strong focus on economic and cultural cooperation.
In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit to France and Slovakia, during which he will attend the summit, Modi said India's presence at the G7 reflects the trust its partners place in the country and its rising global profile.
"This is the 8th consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited. The G7 Summit will be held in Evian, France, on June 16 and 17....I am confident that my visits to France and the Slovak Republic will reinforce India's deepening engagement with both Europe and the G7, and showcase our steadfast commitment to expanding the horizon of our partnerships with the continent and beyond," Modi said.
In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Over the next few days, I will be in France and Slovakia to attend various programmes, including bilateral talks, multilateral engagements and interaction with the Indian diaspora. The focus will be on boosting economic as well as cultural linkages.”“The visit will begin with programmes in Nice, notably ‘Bharat Innovates’, in which President Macron will be present. As India and France are marking the ‘India-France Year of Innovation’, ‘Bharat Innovates’ will be a vibrant platform that brings together innovators, StartUps and those related to the world of innovation,” he added.
In Nice, PM Modi will also hold talks with President Emmanuel Macron, where both leaders will review the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership.Following his French engagements, PM Modi will undertake a state visit to Slovakia from June 14 to 16 at the invitation of his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico. This will mark the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since its independence in 1993.
During the Slovakia visit, PM Modi will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Fico and meet President Peter Pellegrini. The discussions are expected to explore new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, automobile manufacturing and railway infrastructure.The MEA stated that the visit “will reaffirm India’s commitment to strengthening its bilateral relationship with Slovakia across various sectors”.
PM Modi will then return to France to participate in the G7 Summit in Evian on June 16–17, where he will engage with leaders of G7 countries and invited partner nations, along with heads of international organisations.
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