G7 Summit: PM Modi to leave for Italy today, his first foreign trip this term | DETAILS
rime Minister Narendra Modi is set to depart for Italy on Thursday to attend the 50th G7 leaders' summit. This marked his first international trip since assuming office for the third term. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, PM Modi will participate in an outreach session on June 14. The session will address issues such as artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra emphasised the session's focus on sharing views and perspectives between the G7 and Outreach Countries. Key issues at the summit The G7 leaders’ summit, held in Borgo Egnazia, Apulia, from June 13 to 15, is expected to be dominated by discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. This marks Modi's fifth consecutive G7 summit attendance and India's 11th overall. Significance of India's participation Foreign Secretary Kwatra highlighted India's growing recognition for its efforts in addressing global challenges. H