PM Modi's bonhomie with world leaders on display during G7 Summit in Italy | IN PICS

PM Modi's bonhomie with world leaders on display during G7 Summit in Italy | IN PICS

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the early hours of Friday to attend the mega G7 Summit in Italy's Borgo Egnazia, on the invitation of his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni.

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PM Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in his first bilateral meeting of the day, wherein both leaders discussed cooperation in defence, security, technology and AI.

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The PM also met his British counterpart Rishi Sunak, where they took stock of bilateral relations in areas of defence and security. PM Modi reiterated his commitment to strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

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PM Modi also held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where he conveyed that India continues to encourage peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia through dialogue and diplomacy.

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PM Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, who greeted him with the traditional 'namaste' gesture ahead of the G7 Outreach Session on ​Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean.

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The PM was also seen sharing a light-hearted moment with Pope Francis, who became the first leader of the Vatican Catholic Church to address the G7 meeting on the dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

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PM Modi met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during the G7 Outreach Session

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PM Modi with PM Modi with Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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PM Modi with Jordan's King Abdullah II on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.

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The Indian PM also met US President Joe Biden, who described India as one of Washington's critical mineral partners. PM Modi said India and the US will continue to work together for further global good.

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PM Modi also met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, at a time when relations between the two countries remain strained over the death of a Khalistani terrorist.

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PM Modi seen with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

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PM Modi addressed the G7 Summit, where he spoke on Artificial Intelligence, energy and the Global South.

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