Bari (Italy): The Group of Seven world's leading industrialized nations on Friday discussed issues of migration followed by the Indo-Pacific and economic security on the second day of the three-day G7 summit in the southern Italian region of Apulia, where the Prime Minister met Minister Narendra Modi. Will address an outreach session on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean.
Modi, who was on his first foreign trip after taking oath for his third term as Prime Minister, was welcomed by Indian Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao. He will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders before the traditional G7 "family photo".
Apart from the participants of the G7 hosted by Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni – US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, members of the European Commission The Prime Minister will also be joined by the leaders of the 10 other outreach countries invited to the summit – President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel.
“We will discuss the importance of our increased focus on the Indo-Pacific,” Maloney said.,
"Another key issue that the Italian Presidency has prioritized is also linked to Africa, not just Africa, and that is the issue of migration and the increasingly worrying role of human trafficking organizations that exploit desperate human beings," he said. Have been."
The Italian leader compared the G7 to the leaves of the ubiquitous olive trees of the Apulia region, "with their solid roots, and branches projecting towards the future".
Ahead of their meeting, Modi described Meloni's two visits to India last year as "important" in bringing momentum and depth to the bilateral agenda, strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership and strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions.
“Looking forward to engaging in meaningful discussions with world leaders. Together, we aim to address global challenges and promote international cooperation for a brighter future,” Modi said after landing in Italy.On Friday, Pope Francis became the first head of the Holy See - the Vatican-based government of the Catholic Church - to address the summit and is also expected to hold bilateral talks with Modi.
The heads of governments of Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, Kenya and Mauritania – as Chairs of the African Union, Tunisia, Turkey and the UAE are among the other outreach countries joining India for the session on AI. The Pope will address a session on the promises and dangers of AI and is also expected to appeal for peace in global conflict zones.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict dominated the first day of the summit as the leaders agreed to a US proposal to extend a USD 50 billion loan to Kiev using frozen Russian assets, which Biden called an "important result" and a strong message. As described. Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Another reminder to Putin: We will not back down.Indeed, we stand together against this illegal aggression,” Biden told reporters as he was joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, invited to the summit to be held at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Apulia. Was.
“This is a strong signal we are sending to Ukraine that we will support Ukraine in its fight for freedom for as long as necessary. “This is also a strong signal to Putin that Putin cannot stay ahead of us,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Earlier, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had announced up to £242 million in bilateral assistance to Ukraine to support immediate humanitarian, energy and stabilization needs and lay the foundation for long-term economic and social recovery and reconstruction. India has reiterated its stance on “dialogue and diplomacy” as the best approach.The G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment side event in the presence of World Bank Chief Ajay Banga reaffirmed the commitment to initiate and scale up investments around the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) economic corridors globally, including Asia, Africa and one include corridors. Connecting Europe to Asia through the Middle East in strategic areas such as finance for green energy and digitalisation.
Modi, who was on his first foreign trip after taking oath for his third term as Prime Minister, was welcomed by Indian Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao. He will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders before the traditional G7 "family photo".
Apart from the participants of the G7 hosted by Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni – US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, members of the European Commission The Prime Minister will also be joined by the leaders of the 10 other outreach countries invited to the summit – President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel.
“We will discuss the importance of our increased focus on the Indo-Pacific,” Maloney said.,
"Another key issue that the Italian Presidency has prioritized is also linked to Africa, not just Africa, and that is the issue of migration and the increasingly worrying role of human trafficking organizations that exploit desperate human beings," he said. Have been."
The Italian leader compared the G7 to the leaves of the ubiquitous olive trees of the Apulia region, "with their solid roots, and branches projecting towards the future".
Ahead of their meeting, Modi described Meloni's two visits to India last year as "important" in bringing momentum and depth to the bilateral agenda, strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership and strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions.
“Looking forward to engaging in meaningful discussions with world leaders. Together, we aim to address global challenges and promote international cooperation for a brighter future,” Modi said after landing in Italy.On Friday, Pope Francis became the first head of the Holy See - the Vatican-based government of the Catholic Church - to address the summit and is also expected to hold bilateral talks with Modi.
The heads of governments of Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, Kenya and Mauritania – as Chairs of the African Union, Tunisia, Turkey and the UAE are among the other outreach countries joining India for the session on AI. The Pope will address a session on the promises and dangers of AI and is also expected to appeal for peace in global conflict zones.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict dominated the first day of the summit as the leaders agreed to a US proposal to extend a USD 50 billion loan to Kiev using frozen Russian assets, which Biden called an "important result" and a strong message. As described. Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Another reminder to Putin: We will not back down.Indeed, we stand together against this illegal aggression,” Biden told reporters as he was joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, invited to the summit to be held at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Apulia. Was.
“This is a strong signal we are sending to Ukraine that we will support Ukraine in its fight for freedom for as long as necessary. “This is also a strong signal to Putin that Putin cannot stay ahead of us,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Earlier, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had announced up to £242 million in bilateral assistance to Ukraine to support immediate humanitarian, energy and stabilization needs and lay the foundation for long-term economic and social recovery and reconstruction. India has reiterated its stance on “dialogue and diplomacy” as the best approach.The G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment side event in the presence of World Bank Chief Ajay Banga reaffirmed the commitment to initiate and scale up investments around the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) economic corridors globally, including Asia, Africa and one include corridors. Connecting Europe to Asia through the Middle East in strategic areas such as finance for green energy and digitalisation.
