Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Putin contrasted the bloc's economic performance with that of the G7, saying the seven-member grouping accounted for 29 per cent of global GDP and just 18 per cent of growth over the same period.
Looking back on the recent G7 summit, Trump recalled PM Modi's presence among the gathered heads of state. "(PM) Modi of India, great guy," he said, describing the assembly of world leaders.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s 10-year-old daughter, Ginevra Giambruno, has gone viral for her endearing, camera-shy reactions at the G7 Summit in France.
Briefings given to journalists afterwards filled in some of the gaps, though they also showed how many of the most contentious issues, on Iran's nuclear programme, its regional influence and the reconstruction plan, have simply been pushed into the next round of talks.
The meeting reflected a shared desire to strengthen cooperation across a range of strategic areas, while also underlining India's increasing influence on the global stage.
After the meeting, PM Modi said India and Ukraine had maintained active engagement in recent years and stressed the need to rebuild trade relations to pre-war levels.
The meeting in Evian was the first face-to-face interaction between Modi and Trump since their February 2025 meeting at the White House.
The 52nd G7 Summit in France offered a glimpse of India's rising global stature, as the warmth and respect shown to PM Modi went well beyond customary diplomatic protocol.
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A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has gone viral on social media, showcasing their informal meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. In the video, both leaders are seen greeting each other with a handshake and engaging in a brief conversation.
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On April 27, Meloni expressed her country's full support to India in the fight against terrorism.
Trump also criticized Macron, accusing him of "publicity seeking" and claiming that he "always gets it wrong." The US President has called an urgent National Security Council meeting, fueling speculation about the true purpose of his early departure from the G7 Summit.
"We discussed the shared interest of the United States and Europe in stabilizing our trade relations and promoting growth and employment in each of our countries. We also spoke about the pressure that must be exerted on Russia to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible and to negotiate a lasting peace for Ukraine," President Macron further added.
PM Modi's Canada visit for G7 Summit 2025 sparked joy among Indian diaspora in Calgary, signaling a reset in Canada-India ties.
While addressing a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal stated that PM Modi is travelling to Canada after he received an invitation from Carney.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the G7 summit taking place in Canada, as he has not yet received an official invitation for the event, as per media reports.