India Allowed to Attend Side Show in G7 Meet

· Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Outreach Session on “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity” in France.

· He emphasized that in an interconnected world, energy, food, health, cyber, and economic security are closely linked, making international cooperation essential.

· PM Modi warned that trade and technology are increasingly being misused for narrow interests, creating a global trust deficit.

· Drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, he urged countries to build partnerships based on trust, transparency, and cooperation.

· He highlighted India's "Humanity First" approach in global initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFE, and the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign.

· PM Modi noted India's role as a first responder in global crises, providing assistance during disasters in countries such as Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Mozambique, and Jamaica.

· He highlighted India's achievements in financial inclusion, health security, digital identity, technology-driven empowerment, and women-led development.

· The Prime Minister stressed that international partnerships should move beyond the traditional donor-recipient model toward solidarity and equal ownership.

· He stated that disrespect for international law remains a major obstacle to global cooperation and solidarity.

· PM Modi called for greater emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy to ensure global peace, stability, and sustainable development.

Key Takeaway

PM Modi urged world leaders to rebuild international trust, strengthen equitable partnerships, respect international law, and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy to address global challenges collectively.

[ABS News Service/17.06.2026]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Outreach Session on ‘“Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity”, at the G7 Summit in Evian, France.

In his intervention, Prime Minister underlined that, in an interconnected world, where energy, food, health, cyber, and economic security are intertwined, building international partnerships was a necessity for the progress and prosperity of humanity. He further added that, in an uncertain world, trade and technology were being misused for narrow interests, leading to a trust deficit in the international arena. Alluding to the lessons from the COVID pandemic, he called upon nations to focus on building trust and transparency in global partnerships.

Sharing India’s approach to international cooperation, Prime Minister stated that India has always followed the principle of “humanity first”, and this thought continues to be at the center of its efforts, be it pursuing action under the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global bio-fuel Alliance, Mission LiFE or Ek Ped Maa ke Naam [Plant for Mother] campaign. He further added that this inclusive approach has also led India to be the first responder when natural disasters have struck various parts of the world – be it a cyclone in Sri Lanka, earthquake in Afghanistan, floods in Mozambique or hurricane in Jamaica.

Speaking about India’s inclusive and sustainable growth, Prime Minister elaborated that its mantra of “Sarv Jan Hitaye, Sarv Jan Sukhaye” [welfare and happiness for all], had led to appreciable results in fostering financial inclusion, health security, digital identity, technology-led empowerment of people and women-led development.

Prime Minister noted that international partnerships should move beyond the donor-recipient paradigm to one of solidarity and equal ownership. He also stated that lack of respect for international law was the biggest hurdle to building international solidarity, and needed to be addressed as a priority. He emphasized that for international partnerships needed to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy for ensuring peace and stability.