On the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit held in Kananaskis, Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in multiple bilateral meetings with global leaders. Modi met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, marking their first in-person meeting, where they discussed enhancing cooperation in trade and pharmaceuticals. Modi congratulated Sheinbaum on her historic victory and thanked Mexico for its support in India's fight against terrorism. He also held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the first since Merz assumed office in May 2025. Additionally, Modi met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to reaffirm their commitment to deepening the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership and explore new cooperation avenues. Other meetings included Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with whom Modi reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship between India and Italy, expressing confidence in the partnership's future growth. Modi also met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The Indian Prime Minister participated in group photographs with world leaders during the summit, underscoring India's active engagement in the global forum.
Britain and India sign free trade pact during Modi visit https://t.co/hrabxoDPOR
#InPics I India and the UK officially signed FTA on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to London. The deal is expected to increase bilateral trade by $34 billion annually. #ModiinLondon #modiinuk #britain #starmer #indiaukfta #bilateraltrade https://t.co/KRqMvJobHt
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets his UK counterpart Keir Starmer at Chequers. The duo later finalised the India-UK FTA which is expected to increase bilateral trade by $34 billion annually. #PMModi #KeirStarmer #IndiaUKFTA https://t.co/Awn4sdcn38