Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced via social media that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited him to the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, later this month. This invitation marks Modi's first visit to Canada since the RCMP accused the Indian government of involvement in homicides, extortion, and coercion on Canadian soil, including the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The invitation comes despite pressure from groups like the Toronto-based Sikh Federation to withhold it until India cooperates with Canadian criminal investigations.
Modi says Carney invited him to G7, 1st visit to Canada since RCMP linked India to killings, extortion
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced via social media that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited him to the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, later this month. This invitation marks Modi's first visit to Canada since the RCMP accused the Indian government of involvement in homicides, extortion, and coercion on Canadian soil, including the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The invitation comes despite pressure from groups like the Toronto-based Sikh Federation to withhold it until India cooperates with Canadian criminal investigations.
Trending- 1 2019: Narendra Modi has been invited to every G7 leaders' summit since this year.
- 2 2023: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada had evidence linking Indian agents to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
- 3 Last fall (2024): RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme laid out allegations accusing agents of the Indian government of playing a role in 'widespread violence' in Canada.
- 4 2025-06-06 (Friday): Narendra Modi announced on social media that Mark Carney invited him to the G7 summit.
- 5 Later this month (June 2025): G7 summit to be held in Kananaskis, Alberta.
- Potential impact on Canada-India diplomatic relations
- Continued scrutiny of Canada's foreign policy regarding alleged foreign interference
- International attention on the G7 summit and bilateral meetings
What: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Canada, marking his first visit since serious allegations against the Indian government by the RCMP.
When: Invitation extended on Friday, June 6, 2025. The G7 summit is scheduled for later this month (June 2025). RCMP allegations were made 'last fall' (2024) and 'the previous year' (2023 for Nijjar's killing).
Where: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada (G7 summit location).
Why: Modi has been a regular invitee to G7 summits due to India's growing economy. The invitation is significant given the ongoing diplomatic tensions and serious allegations by the RCMP against the Indian government regarding activities in Canada.
How: Canadian PM Mark Carney extended the invitation via a phone call, which Modi subsequently announced on social media.