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Why was PM Modi invited to G-7 summit despite tense relations? Canadian PM responds

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday justified inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G-7 summit, saying India's economic stature and its role in global supply chains are growing. The summit will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17. Leaders from the world's most industrialized countries will come together to discuss important global issues such as energy security, digitalization and geopolitical conflict. Asked about the rationale behind inviting PM Modi amid diplomatic tensions over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year, Carney told a press conference that India is the world's fifth-largest economy and effectively the most populous country. It is the hub of many global supply chains, so it makes sense to include India in the talks.

Carney, who recently took charge as Canada's prime minister and represented the country at the G-7 this year, acknowledged the sensitivity of the ongoing legal proceedings related to the Nijjar case. He also responded to questions about the controversy that tarnished India-Canada relations during the tenure of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying that there is a legal process underway in Canada, and it has progressed quite a bit. It is never a good idea to comment on such things. In addition, Carney also said that diplomatic progress has been made.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed his acceptance of the invitation in an ex post. He thanked Carney for the invitation and congratulated him on his victory in the elections. Modi posted, "Delighted to have spoken to Canadian Prime Minister @MarkJCarney over the phone. Congratulated him on his victory in the recent elections and thanked him for inviting me to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies with deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigor guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit."
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