KKN Gurugram Desk | Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the G7 Summit 2025 today in Canada, where he is expected to engage in high-level diplomatic meetings with several global leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The summit, hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is seen as a significant opportunity to highlight India’s growing global influence and strengthen its strategic partnerships on international issues ranging from economy to security and climate change.

 PM Modi Begins Four-Nation Foreign Tour with Cyprus Visit

The Prime Minister is currently on a four-day foreign tour, which began with a historic visit to Cyprus, marking a symbolic strengthening of Indo-Cypriot ties. PM Modi received a grand red-carpet welcome at Larnaca International Airport, where Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides personally greeted him.

This makes PM Modi the third Indian Prime Minister to visit Cyprus, after Indira Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During his visit, PM Modi held bilateral talks with President Christodoulides and addressed a CEO forum, emphasizing economic collaboration, digital partnerships, and strategic ties.

 India-Cyprus Relations: A Historical Bond with Modern Opportunities

During his public address in Cyprus, PM Modi highlighted that the India-Cyprus relationship is both historical and future-focused, built on shared democratic values and mutual interests in sectors like technology, education, tourism, and clean energy.

Speaking to the Indian diaspora in Cyprus, who had gathered in large numbers outside his hotel, PM Modi expressed gratitude for their support and emotional connection to India. He stated,

“India’s ties with Cyprus go beyond diplomacy; they are a reflection of shared culture, values, and vision for the future.”

This visit also comes amid renewed attention on Cyprus-Turkey tensions, further underlining the geopolitical importance of India’s engagement in the Eastern Mediterranean.

 India’s Rising Role on the Global Stage: G7 Summit Participation

From Cyprus, PM Modi is scheduled to fly directly to Toronto, where he will join the G7 leaders for their annual summit. Though India is not a member of the G7 bloc, which includes the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, it has been invited as a special outreach partner—a tradition that underscores India’s rising global prominence.

The G7 Summit 2025 is expected to focus on key global issues, including:

• Economic resilience and supply chain diversification

• Global climate action and renewable energy

• International security and counter-terrorism

• Artificial intelligence and digital governance

• Peace in the Indo-Pacific region

PM Modi’s Scheduled Meetings at G7 Summit

While an official itinerary is yet to be released in full detail, diplomatic sources confirm that PM Modi is likely to meet:

• Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is expected to share views on India-U.S. relations post-2024 elections.

• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with whom Modi shares a warm rapport since their previous meetings at global forums.

• French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister, focusing on defense, trade, and tech collaborations.

These meetings will offer a platform for India to push its stance on multilateral cooperation, terrorism, climate change, and the global South’s economic representation.

 Significance of PM Modi’s Presence at G7 2025

PM Modi’s presence at the G7 not only reaffirms India’s growing clout but also signals New Delhi’s pivotal role in shaping global policy. India’s participation is particularly important this year due to:

• Its recent G20 presidency, which received global praise for inclusive diplomacy.

• India’s emerging leadership in the Global South, especially in representing developing nations in climate and trade talks.

• Its positioning as a bridge between the West and the developing world, especially in a time of geopolitical fragmentation.

International analysts believe that Modi’s bilateral discussions at the G7 could also play a key role in shaping upcoming global negotiations at forums like the UN General Assembly and COP30.

 Backdrop: Cyprus-Turkey Dispute and India’s Strategic Engagement

PM Modi’s visit to Cyprus gains additional strategic significance in light of the ongoing Cyprus-Turkey territorial conflict, which has remained unresolved since Turkey’s 1974 military intervention in Northern Cyprus. Cities like Varosha, once vibrant tourist hubs, now lie deserted due to military occupation and diplomatic deadlock.

India’s support for Cyprus’s sovereignty and UN-led reunification efforts has been consistent, and Modi’s visit is interpreted as an assertion of India’s balanced diplomatic approach in complex geopolitical theaters.

This visit also allows India to deepen its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean, a region increasingly significant for energy security, maritime trade, and counter-terror cooperation.

What to Expect From the G7 Outcomes

As the summit progresses, key takeaways are expected to include:

• Joint declarations on climate financing and green transition

• Commitments to supply chain resilience post-COVID

• Collaborative AI governance framework, ensuring ethical use of technology

• Counter-terrorism and cybersecurity coordination, especially involving South Asian partners

PM Modi is likely to deliver a keynote address highlighting India’s achievements in digital transformation, energy sustainability, and economic reform.

 Visual Highlights: PM Modi’s Cyprus Engagement

Photos and videos from Cyprus have gone viral across Indian and Cypriot social media. Images of PM Modi being greeted with flowers, traditional music, and a red-carpet ceremony have further boosted the diplomatic warmth between the two nations.

A touching moment occurred when Modi stopped to personally greet members of the Indian community who had been waiting for hours outside his hotel in Nicosia.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins the world’s most powerful leaders at the G7 Summit in Canada, India continues to make a bold statement on the global stage. From solidifying ties with Cyprus to holding key strategic talks with world leaders, this tour underscores India’s growing geo-political relevance and commitment to shaping the global narrative.

Modi’s engagements in the next 48 hours will not just affect bilateral relations but will also influence multilateral cooperation across continents. As the world watches, India’s diplomatic strategy and global leadership will once again be in the spotlight.

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