PM Modi’s First Overseas Visit of New Term: G7 Summit in Italy

PM Modi reached Italy today to attend the G7 meeting. The G7 program is in Italy from June 13 to June 16, PM Meloni welcomed the guests in Italy. And this is the first foreign visit of the Indian Prime Minister after starting his third term in the Government of India. He will stay in Italy for 24 hrs.

Apart from the Indian Prime Minister, G7 member countries America, Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and France also reached Italy. The meeting is being held at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in the Apulia region of Italy.

What are the agendas of G7 in 2024?

PM Meloni addressed the leaders and during that time she not only talked about Ukraine but there are several other agendas on the list.

Meloni says Puglia – a region on the southeast coast of Italy – was chosen to host the summit as it represents their desire to strengthen relationships with the global south. At the end of her speech, she thanked the world leaders for their visit to Itlay.

What are the key agendas: The war in Gaza is on the agenda of G7, leaders will talk about the need for an immediate ceasefire, and migration is another big issue in the world. It is becoming harsh from Africa to Europe.

Italy is asking other countries to help fund its Mattei Plan, which provides African nations with grants and loans to boost their economies. However, some people believe this might be a way for Italy to control migration.

Last year at the G7, Japan promoted a plan for international economic security.

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Why is it notable for India?

As per Vinay Kwatra the Foreign Secretary of India this is an opportunity for India to engage with world leaders for issues like ‘global south’.

This is the 11th time that India is participating in the G7 summit. This year PM Modi will hope to hold a bilateral meeting with Itay PM Ms Meloni to boost relations between the countries.

In the meeting, Modi will meet US President Joe Biden and the Prime Minister of Canada.