Modi’s Relationship With G7 Had Soured, but Efforts Are on to Mend Fences

Canada, as G7 chair, delayed inviting Indian PM Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta (15-17 June), sparking speculation about soured relations due to issues including Modi's trade with Russia and Iran, alleged involvement in a cross-border assassination in Canada and attempted assassination in the US, and accusations of election interference. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police accused Modi's government of 'acts of murder, extortion and coercion.' India also escalated the India-Pakistan conflict in early May, raising nuclear fears. On 6 June, Canadian PM Mark Carney extended an invitation after a phone call, discussing longstanding ties.

Canada, as G7 chair, delayed inviting Indian PM Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta (15-17 June), sparking speculation about soured relations due to issues including Modi's trade with Russia and Iran, alleged involvement in a cross-border assassination in Canada and attempted assassination in the US, and accusations of election interference. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police accused Modi's government of 'acts of murder, extortion and coercion.' India also escalated the India-Pakistan conflict in early May, raising nuclear fears. On 6 June, Canadian PM Mark Carney extended an invitation after a phone call, discussing longstanding ties.

Canada, as G7 chair, delayed inviting Indian PM Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta (15-17 June), sparking speculation about soured relations due to issues including Modi's trade with Russia and Iran, alleged involvement in a cross-border assassination in Canada and attempted assassination in the US, and accusations of election interference. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police accused Modi's government of 'acts of murder, extortion and coercion.' India also escalated the India-Pakistan conflict in early May, raising nuclear fears. On 6 June, Canadian PM Mark Carney extended an invitation after a phone call, discussing longstanding ties.

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