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G7 Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Outreach Session on ‘Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’ at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. The prime minister told the G7 leaders that the world should move from donor-recipient to partnerships based on solidarity and equality.

Speaking at the Outreach Session, PM Modi also underscored the importance of "trust" in building international partnerships, especially in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Sitting Next To Trump

PM Modi, who was seen seated next to US President Donald Trump at the meet, said in a world that is getting more interconnected and interdependent than ever before, this subject becomes all the more vital. But, partnerships can succeed only when they are founded on trust, he added.

The session was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, among others.

India Always Follows 'Humanity First'

PM Modi said that India has always followed a humanity first' approach reflected in India-led International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFe and Ek Ped Maa ke Naam initiatives.

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He also underlined that India's vision of international partnership is rooted in the timeless philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - the world is one family.

The Prime Minister conveyed that India "remains firmly committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development." Before the start of the proceedings at the G7 Summit, PM Modi exchanged pleasantries with G7 leaders.

Here Are Other Highlights Of PM Modi's Speech:

- We, in India, view the world as one family. Our experience shows that development is most effective when it is connected to the aspirations of people. This principle also forms the basis of our international partnerships like the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuels Alliance, Mission LiFE, and ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (A tree for mother).

- India believes that the true test of partnership is not what we build for others, but what we enable others to build for themselves. Our development partnerships reflect the same spirit.

- Our efforts have focused on capacity building and skill development in partner countries.

- Mutual trust is the most important strategic asset today. But, sadly, today, the world does not suffer from a shortage of resources…it suffers from a shortage of trust. And the future of our partnerships depends on re-building this trust.

- Emphasised that the Global South has immense expectations from the world. More than support, it seeks partnership.

- We must move beyond the donor-recipient mindset and work as equal partners!

- We must walk together and not merely alongside one another.

- Partnerships must be linked to dignity, not dependency.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi arrived in Evian-les-Bains after concluding his two-day trip to Slovakia.

The Group of 7 (G7) brings together seven of the world's most advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Union is also a member of the bloc. The G7 serves as the forum of choice for its members to discuss and coordinate action in response to major economic, financial and geopolitical challenges on the global stage. 

(With PTI Inputs)


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