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PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G7 Summit at Apulia in Italy on June 14. During his talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen partnership, including in areas of defence, nuclear, space, education, climate action, digital public infrastructure, critical technologies, connectivity and culture.
In his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, PM Modi conveyed that India continues to encourage peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
PM Modi also met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau. This was their first face-to-face meeting after Trudeau claimed that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year.
During his talks with Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, PM Modi thanked her for the invitation to participate in G7 Outreach Summit and conveyed his appreciation for the successful conclusion of the Summit.
The two leaders noted with satisfaction the regular higher political dialogue and reviewed progress of the India-Italy Strategic Partnership.
PM Modi also held a meeting with Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, and affirmed that ties between the two countries will continue to receive priority in his third term. The Prime Minister also met Pope Francis and invited him to visit India.