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PM Modi holds talks with UK PM, French President, Italian PM, Japanese PM on G7 sidelines

PM Modi holds talks with UK PM, French President, Italian PM, Japanese PM on G7 sidelines

Kananaskis (Canada)/New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held conversations with several world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 in Canada, including UK PM Keir Starmer, the President of France Emmanuel Macron, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba.
He also held conversations with António Costa, President of the European Council, with Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and President Lula da Silva of Brazil, and with Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
In posts on X, the PM spoke about his different meetings.
On his meeting with the UK PM, he wrote:
“An exceptional conversation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer! India and UK ties are getting stronger, reflecting in the ground we’ve covered in areas like trade and commerce. We will keep working together to add even more momentum to this wonderful friendship.”
On his meeting with French President Macron, he posted:
“It’s always a delight to interact with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron and exchange perspectives on a wide range of issues. India and France will keep working closely for the betterment of our planet.”
To Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s post saying “Italy and India, linked by a great friendship”, with a picture of the two leaders sharing a warm handshake and smile, the PM Modi responded, with:
“Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!”
On his talk with the Japanese PM Ishiba, he wrote:
“Insightful deliberations with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the G7 Summit in Canada. India and Japan remain committed to further deepening bilateral ties across various sectors.”
“Productive conversation with Mr. António Costa, President of the European Council.”
“Fruitful discussion with President of the @EU_Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.”
“Outstanding conversations with two dear friends, President Ramaphosa of South Africa and President Lula of Brazil.
“We are unwavering in our commitment to speaking about issues that matter to the Global South. We are equally determined to do whatever it takes to build a better tomorrow for the coming generations!”
“Good to meet my friend, PM Albanese of Australia during the G7 Summit in Canada!”
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