Modi to Attend 2025 G7 Amid Diplomatic Strains

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation from newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15-17, 2025. The invitation follows a period of diplomatic tension after Canadian allegations of Indian involvement in the 2023 killing of a Sikh separatist leader, which both countries have denied, leading to mutual diplomatic expulsions. Modi’s attendance, his sixth consecutive G7 invitation despite India not being a member, underscores India’s rising global influence. Both leaders have emphasized renewed vigour and mutual respect in bilateral ties, agreeing to continued dialogue on law enforcement and security. Sikh organizations in Canada have criticized the invitation, demanding accountability for the activist’s unresolved murder. Modi’s participation is viewed as a possible turning point in Indo-Canadian relations.