The Group of Seven leading industrialised nations of the world discussed issues of migration followed by the Indo-Pacific and economic security on June 14, the second day of the three-day G7 Summit in the southern Italian region of Apulia where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing an Outreach session on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean.
Mr. Modi, who was received by Indian Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao as he arrived for his first overseas visit after being sworn in for a third term as PM, will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders ahead of a customary G7 “family photo”.
“We will be discussing the importance of our increased focus on the Indo-Pacific,” said Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Ahead of his meeting, Mr. Modi highlighted Ms. Meloni’s two visits to India last year as being “instrumental” in infusing momentum and depth to the bilateral agenda, to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions. – PTI
