Narendra Modi is unlikely to visit Canada for the upcoming G7 summit amid frosty ties between Ottawa and New Delhi. The G7 is an informal grouping of the most industrialised economies in the world — France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and Canada. It is also attended by the European Union (EU), the IMF, the World Bank and the United Nations are also invited.
While South Africa, Ukraine and Australia have reportedly accepted invitations from Canada, uncertainty remains over Modi’s visit.
India is yet to receive any official invitation for the summit, which is being hosted by Canada from June 15-17, nor is the Indian side inclined to attend, said sources, adding that the relationship must improve before any such high-profile visit takes place.
Last month, the Ministry of External Affairs, on two occasions, stated that there was “no information” on PM Modi’s visit to Canada for the G7 summit.
