Live Updates: G7 Canada: PM Modi Arrives In Canada To Attend G-7 Summit, Trump Cuts Short G7 Visit Amid Rising Israel-Iran Conflict
✍️ Written by: Zubair Amin
G7 Summit Canada Live: Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations convened in Canada on Monday for their annual talks, as the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to intensify. US President Donald Trump, during the summit, expressed his belief that Russia’s expulsion from the former Group of Eight (G8) was a critical mistake.
G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta
The G7, which includes leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US, as well as representatives from the European Union, are meeting in Kananaskis, a resort area in the Canadian Rockies. The summit is scheduled to last until Tuesday.
Canada, holding the current G7 presidency, is hosting the summit this year. Traditionally, the host country invites leaders from other key nations, deemed important for global economic and political affairs. This year, Canada has extended invitations to India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and several others.
Past G7 Summit Tensions with US President Trump
Prime Minister Carney likely hoped to avoid a repeat of the contentious 2018 summit, also held in Canada. That year, Trump refused to sign the final communique—a statement that G7 nations typically issue to demonstrate unity—and left the meeting early. Trump’s departure followed his public criticism of then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he labelled “very dishonest and weak.”
Donald Trump disrupted the 2017 G7 summit in Italy by objecting to the climate change section in the final communique. A year later, he withdrew his support from the 2018 statement altogether, following a public spat with then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who hosted the summit.
This year, leaders of the world’s wealthiest nations are set to begin arriving Sunday in Kananaskis, a resort town nestled in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Attend
At the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis on June 16 and 17. This will mark Modi’s sixth consecutive participation in the G7 summit.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi is expected to engage with G7 leaders, invited outreach countries, and heads of international organisations to discuss critical global issues. Key topics on the agenda include energy security, advancements in technology and innovation, with a particular focus on the nexus between artificial intelligence and energy, as well as quantum-related developments.
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Live Updates
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06:46 (IST) 17 Jun 2025
PM Modi arrives in Canada to attend G-7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Calgary, Canada to attend the G7 Outreach Summit, as regional tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. His arrival in Canada follows the completion of his visit to Cyprus, where he held in-depth talks with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.
The Prime Minister is currently undertaking a four-day, three-nation tour that includes Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. Describing the Cyprus leg of the trip as "memorable," the Ministry of External Affairs shared on X that PM Modi expressed sincere appreciation to President Christodoulides and the Cypriot people for their “exceptional warmth and hospitality.”
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06:10 (IST) 17 Jun 2025
PM Narendra Modi lands in Calgary
Canada: PM Narendra Modi lands in Calgary. He will attend the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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00:52 (IST) 16 Jun 2025
Trump to Leave G7 Early Amid Iran-Israel Escalation
Donald Trump is cutting short his stay at the G7 summit in Alberta and will depart Monday night, the White House announced. The president arrived in Kananaskis on Sunday and was scheduled to stay through Tuesday, but Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said he will leave after dinner with world leaders due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Earlier Monday, Trump expressed frustration over being away as Iran and Israel exchanged attacks. “Iran wants to make a deal. And as soon as I leave here, we’re going to be doing something,” he said, adding that he stayed only because of existing...
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20:06 (IST) 15 Jun 2025
G7 Summit: Japan’s PM Ishiba Presses Trump to Scrap Auto Tariffs
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit Monday, urging Washington to lift the auto tariffs that risk harming Japan’s economy, according to the Japanese government.
Ishiba specifically called for the removal of the 25 percent tariff on Japanese cars, as well as the 24 percent reciprocal tariff, which is currently suspended until July 9.
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17:38 (IST) 15 Jun 2025
G7 Canada: No Breakthrough in Canada-US Tariff Talks as Negotiations Continue
Canada and the United States have not yet reached a deal on trade and tariffs but are stepping up negotiations, with another meeting planned later this week. Canada, hit by a fresh wave of U.S. import tariffs since Donald Trump returned to the presidency, is pushing for their removal, according to Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman. “Our goal is to get the tariffs off, to get to a place of stability — and then talk to the President about any kind of transformation that can take place between the two countries,” Hillman said Monday. She added, “We have a President who...
