Modi-Carney meeting on G7 sidelines to focus on bilateral reset: MEA

Prime Minister Modi and Canadian PM Carney to discuss bilateral interests and mutual security concerns at upcoming meeting.

The upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney will provide an “important opportunity” to discuss matters of bilateral interest, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday (June 12, 2025).

Addressing the weekly media briefing, Mr. Jaiswal noted that mutual security concerns are being addressed through “existing mechanisms” between both countries.

“We believe that the forthcoming meeting between the two leaders on the side-lines of the G7 Summit will offer an important opportunity to exchange views on bilateral and global issues, and to explore pathways to reset the relationship based on mutual respect, shared interests, and sensitivity to each other’s concerns,” Mr. Jaiswal said.

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to attend the G7 summit hosted by Canada between June 15 and 17. The summit marks the first multilateral engagement for Mr. Modi following the conclusion of Operation Sindoor.

Earlier, Prime Minister Mark Carney had acknowledged India’s global standing and said that India’s stature made its participation in the G7 dialogue imperative.

Bilateral ties between India and Canada had witnessed a sharp downturn following accusations by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who had alleged the involvement of Indian state actors in the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey on June 18, 2023. In response, India raised the issue of Khalistan separatists and organised criminal elements operating from Canadian territory.

“There are existing mechanisms between Indian and Canadian law enforcement agencies that have discussed issues of mutual security concern over a period of time. This engagement is likely to continue,” Mr. Jaiswal said in response to a query on whether Prime Minister Modi would bring up the issue of Khalistan elements and gang activity during his discussions with Prime Minister Carney.