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17 Jun

Prime Minister Carney meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.Prime Minister Carney outlined his government’s strategy to revitalize, rearm, and reinvest in the Canadian Armed Forces – achieving the NATO 2 percent target this year and expediting investments in subsequent years. "Great to be in Canada for the G7 summit. Thanks so much to Mark J Carney for the warm welcome and good discussion on NATO. Canada plays a key role in our Alliance. Looking forward to doing more together - investing more,…

17 Jun

G7 Leaders Urge Middle East Ceasefire Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): As violence intensifies between Israel and Iran, leaders of the G7 nations have issued a united appeal for a “de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East”, calling specifically for a ceasefire in Gaza. In a joint communiqué released late Monday, the group reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and stability while also asserting that “Israel has a right to defend itself.” The summit, held in the Canadian Rockies, was rocked by geopolitical developments as U.S. President Donald Trump left the gathering early, citing the worsening crisis. “I have to be back early for obvious reasons,” he…

17 Jun

PM Modi Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Calgary, Canada, to attend the 51st G7 Summit, with the Israel-Iran conflict casting a long shadow over the high-level diplomatic gathering. The visit marks the second leg of his ongoing three-nation tour, which began in Cyprus and will conclude in Croatia. Prior to his arrival in Canada, PM Modi held wide-ranging discussions with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Describing the visit as “memorable,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the Prime Minister was deeply appreciative of the hospitality extended by Cyprus, and thanked President…

16 Jun

PM Modi To Arrive in Canada For G7 Summit: Focus on Trade, Energy, and Diplomatic Reset

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Ottawa / Kananaskis (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to arrive in Canada, marking the second leg of his three-nation tour following a diplomatic stop in Cyprus. His scheduled visit comes at a crucial time, just weeks after Operation Sindoor, India’s precision counter-terror operations targeting camps across the Pakistan border in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, many of them tourists. PM Modi will soon be in Canada at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney to participate in the G7 Summit, scheduled for June 16–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta. This visit…

16 Jun

Mark Carney Hosts Series of High-Level Meetings Ahead of G7 Summit, Underscores Canada’s Role in Global Cooperation

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a series of high-profile diplomatic engagements ahead of the G7 Summit, Canadian leader Mark Carney met with global heads of state and industry leaders, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to deepening international partnerships in trade, security, technology, and climate resilience. Carney kicked off the diplomatic engagements by hosting newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Ottawa. "Ahead of the G7, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and I are meeting in Ottawa to discuss how Canada and the United Kingdom can work more closely together, to expand trade, create more opportunities for our workers and businesses, and strengthen transatlantic…

16 Jun

Global Leaders Arrive in Calgary for G7 Summit in Kananaskis

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of international dignitaries landed in Calgary today ahead of the 2025 G7 Summit, which officially commences in nearby Kananaskis later this evening and runs through June 17. With global conflicts, trade tensions, and climate urgency dominating the agenda, the summit is being perceived as one of the most consequential in years. The following leaders arrived in Calgary today were UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, attending his first G7 since taking office Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, received by Calgary officials and Indigenous leaders South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, among invited guest leaders from the Global…

15 Jun

World Leaders Gather in Canada for G7 Summit Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Global Dynamics

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): World leaders have begun arriving in the scenic mountain town of Kananaskis, Alberta, for a high-stakes Group of Seven (G7) summit, with a backdrop of international conflict, economic uncertainty, and rising tensions with the United States casting a long shadow over proceedings. The G7, comprising Canada, the United States, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, and Japan, will be joined by the European Union and a select group of invited heads of state. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is hosting the summit, has extended invitations to several global partners, including India, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa,…

15 Jun

G7 Summit Begins in Canada Amid Global Turmoil and US Trade Tensions

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): World leaders are converging in the Canadian Rockies for a high-stakes G7 Summit, set against the backdrop of escalating global conflicts and rising economic tensions, particularly with the United States. The summit, taking place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, is being hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Leaders from the world’s largest economies are expected to focus on a growing war in West Asia, ongoing instability in Ukraine, and US President Donald Trump’s looming threats of tariffs on allies. The geopolitical climate took a sharp turn with Israel’s recent strikes on…

15 Jun

G7 Summit Kicks Off in Canada Amid Global Crises and Unpredictable U.S. Leadership

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): World leaders are converging in the Canadian Rockies for the 51st G7 Summit, a high-stakes gathering overshadowed by surging violence in West Asia and ongoing tensions over U.S. trade policy. The summit, hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney from June 15–17, is expected to be anything but routine, with geopolitical tensions rising and U.S. President Donald Trump once again in the global spotlight. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, en route to the summit, confirmed that he has spoken with Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and other leaders to urge de-escalation in West Asia. The…

15 Jun

G7 Summit 2025: Who’s Attending, What’s at Stake, and the Issues Dominating the Agenda

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies are gathering in the scenic Canadian Rockies for the 51st G7 Summit, set to begin Sunday and run through June 17. Hosted this year by Canada in the remote town of Kananaskis, Alberta, the summit comes at a time of mounting global tensions and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The Group of Seven, comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, is meeting against the backdrop of intensifying conflict in the Middle East, evolving trade realignments, and deepening concerns over security, technology, and the global economy. A…