An opinion piece argues that Canada should invite India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta, despite ongoing tensions over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder. The author contends that India's economic importance and global influence make its inclusion a strategic necessity for the G7's credibility and Canada's interests, advocating for continued dialogue amidst grievances.
Opinion: Canada should invite Narendra Modi to the G7 Leaders’ Summit
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An opinion piece argues that Canada should invite India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta, despite ongoing tensions over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder. The author contends that India's economic importance and global influence make its inclusion a strategic necessity for the G7's credibility and Canada's interests, advocating for continued dialogue amidst grievances.
Trending- 1 2019: India invited to every G7 summit since.
- 2 2023: Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder; last year's G7 meeting (Italy invited India).
- 3 Later this month: Canada hosting G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta.
- Potential for India's inclusion in G7 discussions
- Strengthening of Canada-India ties
- Potential resumption of free-trade talks
- Establishment of law-enforcement consultative mechanisms
- Continued debate on balancing national interests with human rights concerns
What: An opinion piece advocating for Canada to invite India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta, despite diplomatic tensions.
When: Later this month (G7 Summit), 2019 (India invited to every G7 summit since), 2023 (Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder, last year's G7 meeting)
Where: Alberta, Kananaskis (Alberta), New Delhi, Washington, Tokyo, Canberra, London, Paris, Italy
Why: To maintain the G7's global influence, secure India's buy-in on major initiatives, expand Canada's partnerships, reduce overreliance on the U.S., and facilitate dialogue on difficult issues like the Nijjar murder.
How: The author, Vina Nadjibulla, presents arguments in an opinion piece, highlighting India's economic growth, its role as a voice of the Global South, and the diplomatic approaches of other G7 nations.