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June 12, 2025

Under attack from opposition parties for inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 leaders' summit, the Canadian government has justified the decision saying that G7 is a critical forum for discussions between global leaders and stressed the importance of building "coalitions with reliable partners" with "common values".

- Anirudh Bhattacharyya

TORONTO: Under attack from opposition parties for inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 leaders' summit, the Canadian government has justified the decision saying that G7 is a critical forum for discussions between global leaders and stressed the importance of building "coalitions with reliable partners" with "common values".

Speaking to reporters from Paris, on Saturday, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand said, "The Prime Minister has invited Prime Minister Modi in recognition of the fact that this is the meeting of the G7 where global leaders are meeting to discuss global issues including the global economy."

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