G7 Summit Day 1 LIVE: G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France
G7 leaders have gathered in France for a summit focused on the war in Ukraine, the Middle East crisis, and the recent U.S.-Iran peace deal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also attending to strengthen ties and represent Global South interests.
Why it matters
The summit serves as a critical platform for coordinating international responses to major geopolitical conflicts and economic challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a six-day visit to France and Slovakia on Saturday (June 13, 2026). Mr. Modi said “At the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron and PM Robert Fico, I will be undertaking a visit to France and the Slovak Republic from June 13 to 18, 2026.”
The report provides a factual summary of the summit's agenda and participant list.
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