Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join world leaders in Canada’s Kananaskis Valley this June to participate in the 2025 G7 Summit, where he is expected to spotlight India’s innovations in digital governance and clean energy as part of broader discussions on global cooperation. The summit, taking place from June 15 to 17, will bring together leaders from the G7 countries and invited partners, including India, to deliberate on the world’s most pressing economic, technological, and environmental challenges.
India’s presence at the G7 Summit, though as an invited guest and not a permanent member, signals the country’s growing importance in shaping global discourse. Modi’s invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seen as a strategic move to include key voices from emerging economies and to broaden the scope of the summit’s solutions.
“India is central to any conversation about future growth, inclusive technology, and sustainable development,” Carney said in a press briefing. “Prime Minister Modi brings with him the insights of a nation that is driving innovation at scale.”
This will be Modi’s fourth appearance at a G7 Summit and comes on the heels of India’s active leadership at the G20 in 2023, where it prioritized the needs of the Global South and emphasized equitable development. In Kananaskis, Modi is expected to carry forward that agenda by emphasizing three key themes: digital transformation, climate action, and global equity.
A Model for Digital Transformation
India’s digital public infrastructure is widely regarded as one of the most successful models of technology for social good. Modi is expected to present India’s advancements in platforms such as Aadhaar (biometric identity), UPI (real-time payment systems), and DigiLocker (cloud storage for official documents), which have improved access to services for hundreds of millions of citizens.
These systems, built as open-source, interoperable, and inclusive tools, have already gained interest from countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. At the summit, Modi will likely propose international collaboration to build similar systems elsewhere and advocate for the ethical use of AI and digital platforms in line with democratic values.
India’s AI policies and its early frameworks for digital rights and data protection are also expected to come up during summit sessions on technology governance. With the world entering a critical era of AI deployment, India’s balanced approach—promoting innovation while guarding against misuse—could serve as a blueprint for other nations.
Climate Commitments and Energy Innovation
Another central pillar of Modi’s address will be climate action. India has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy and low-carbon development, with over 175 gigawatts of installed renewable capacity and major investments in green hydrogen and electric mobility. Modi is expected to emphasize India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, while also calling for greater support to help developing nations meet their climate goals.
Modi will also highlight the success of international collaborations like the International Solar Alliance (ISA), initiated by India, which aims to accelerate solar deployment worldwide, especially in sunlight-rich, resource-poor regions. The Prime Minister may use the summit as a platform to expand ISA’s influence and secure financial commitments from G7 nations.
India’s climate messaging will focus heavily on equity and responsibility. Modi is expected to urge developed nations to honor their long-standing promises of climate finance—$100 billion annually—made under the Paris Agreement, and to ensure that green technologies are accessible to all.
Advocating for Global South Interests
In keeping with India’s foreign policy priorities, Modi will also act as a voice for the Global South. He will likely stress the need to reform international financial institutions to reflect today’s economic realities, ensuring fair representation and support for emerging economies. Calls for easing debt burdens, enhancing trade access, and reducing conditionalities on aid and development funds are expected to feature in Modi’s interventions.
“Prime Minister Modi will carry a message of justice and inclusion, especially for nations that have historically been excluded from decision-making forums like the G7,” said a senior official in India’s Ministry of External Affairs. “The world’s challenges are shared—and so must be its solutions.”
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Apart from participating in the plenary sessions and working groups, Modi will hold bilateral talks with several G7 leaders. Key meetings are anticipated with U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
These meetings are expected to address a range of issues including trade, defense cooperation, digital partnerships, and Indo-Pacific security. Modi is also expected to engage with Canadian Prime Minister Carney in a bid to reset ties after a period of diplomatic strain between India and Canada.
A Critical Moment for Global Leadership
The summit takes place at a time when international institutions face credibility challenges and multilateralism is under strain. Modi’s participation is viewed as a balancing force—offering both experience and perspective from a large, diverse, democratic, and rapidly developing country.
“The world is in transition, and so are its power structures,” said Dr. Kiran Vyas, a professor of global governance. “India’s presence at the G7 is no longer just symbolic—it’s strategic.”
Kananaskis, a secluded mountain destination last used for a G8 Summit in 2002, offers a quiet yet secure setting for high-stakes diplomacy. Security has been ramped up across the region, and logistical arrangements are being finalized for seamless high-level meetings.
Looking Ahead
As leaders prepare to gather in the tranquil surroundings of Alberta’s Rockies, attention will focus not just on what the G7 members decide, but on how leaders like Modi help guide the discussion. With India’s development model gaining global recognition and its diplomatic influence growing steadily, Modi’s contributions to this year’s summit could have a lasting impact.
Through his message of “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” Prime Minister Modi is expected to call on the world’s most powerful economies to adopt a more inclusive, fair, and sustainable approach to global cooperation—one that respects diversity, fosters innovation, and lifts up the marginalized.