PM Modi will attend the outreach session of the G7 summit on Friday at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni.

“I am delighted that my first visit to Italy for the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit. I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Georgia Meloni's visit to India last year Bringing momentum and depth to our bilateral agenda, the two visits are committed to strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership and enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions,” PM Modi said in his departure statement.

This will be the 11th time that India will participate in the G7 summit and PM Modi's fifth consecutive participation.

"During the discussions in the outreach session, the focus will be on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa and the Mediterranean. This will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 summit under India's chairmanship and the upcoming G7 summit, and Deliberate on issues that are important to the Global South,” PM Modi said.

Apart from this program, Prime Minister Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with many leaders.

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday had said that India's regular participation in the G7 summit clearly points to the growing recognition and contribution of the efforts that New Delhi continues to make in seeking peace, security, development and solving global challenges. Has been. Environment protection.