PM Modi in Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Japan on Friday to attend the group the group of seven (G7) summit.The prime minister is visiting the East Asian country at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart, Fumio kishida. Japan is hosting the G7 summit as the current chair of the powerful grouping. PM Modi will be in Hiroshima for the G7 summit from May 19 to May 21. He is expected to speak on global challenges, including food, fertiliser and energy security.
In his departure statement, PM Modi said his presence at the G7 summit is “particularly meaningful” as India is holding the G20 presidency this year.
“It will be a pleasure to meet Prime Minister (Fumio) Kishida again after his recent visit to India for the India-Japan Summit. My presence in this G7 Summit is particularly meaningful as India holds the G20 Presidency this year,” he said.
The Prime Minister said he will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders attending the G7 summit.
The G7 comprises highly advanced countries of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US and the European Union (EU).
PM Modi in Japan: The broad agenda of the G7 meeting will revolve around nuclear disarmament, economic resilience, economic security, regional issues, climate change, energy security, food and health.
“I look forward to exchanging views with the G7 countries and other invited partners on challenges the world faces and the need to collectively address them,” he added.
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