Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined fellow global leaders for the traditional group photograph at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. Demonstrating India's active multilateral engagement, PM Modi posted the iconic group photo on X, captioning it: "With fellow leaders at the G7 Summit in Évian. We will keep working together to advance prosperity, sustainability and human well-being."
Group Photo Highlights Unity
The traditional family photograph captured high-profile leaders standing shoulder to shoulder, signaling a unified front against pressing global challenges. The gathering at the scenic resort town serves as a testament to the collaborative spirit of the summit, where top leadership from the world's leading economies and invited partner nations converged.
Key world leaders in the frame included European Council President Antonio Costa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Kenyan President William Ruto, and South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung.
Welcome and Bilateral Engagements
Before the photo, French President Macron formally welcomed PM Modi at the summit venue. PM Modi arrived in Évian earlier Tuesday following an official invitation from Macron, marking India's 13th appearance as a partner nation and his seventh consecutive participation. His journey included a transit stop in Geneva, where he met Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin, reiterating the commitment to deepen India-Switzerland ties.
Key Sessions and Meetings
PM Modi is scheduled to participate in a working session titled "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity," bringing together G7 leaders, partner nations, and heads of global financial institutions like the World Bank and African Development Bank. The session will focus on international cooperation, sustainable development, and global economic challenges.
On the sidelines, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with Canadian PM Mark Carney, UK PM Keir Starmer, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A highly anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump on June 17, confirmed by the White House, will focus on advancing the proposed India-US trade agreement.
Historic Slovakia Visit Precedes Summit
Before France, PM Modi made a landmark visit to Slovakia — the first by an Indian Prime Minister since its independence in 1993. The visit elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, enhancing cooperation in technology, defense, trade, education, innovation, and people-to-people ties. Reflecting on the outcomes, PM Modi expressed gratitude to the Slovakian government and people for their warmth.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that the Slovakia visit scripted a new chapter in bilateral relations, setting a collaborative tone carried into the G7 deliberations.
