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PM Modi's absence from G7 summit: First time in six years
New Delhi, June 2, 2025: For the first time in six years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to miss the G7 summit to be held in Canada from June 15-17 this year. The main reason behind this is the tense diplomatic relations between India and Canada and the fact that Canada has not yet received a formal invitation.
Impact of the Khalistani issue in Canada
India has always expressed concern over the issue of Khalistani separatists in Canada. In particular, Canada has accused India of not cooperating in the investigation into the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. For this reason, Sikh separatist groups had demanded that the Carney government of Canada not invite Prime Minister Modi to the G7 summit. This has created tension in India-Canada relations, and this seems to have an impact on his participation in the G7 summit.
Lack of invitation and security concerns
Canada is yet to announce the list of guest leaders for the G7 summit. However, it is reported that leaders of Australia, Ukraine, South Africa and Brazil have been invited. Even if India gets an invitation, PM Modi's participation is unlikely due to security concerns and tense relations. India has also considered the possibility of disruption during the summit by Sikh separatist groups in Canada.
India's role in the G7
Prime Minister Modi has been a regular participant in the G7 summit since 2019, even though India is not a member of the G7 group. His presence had highlighted India's growing role and influence on the global stage. His absence this year reflects the effects of the tensions in India-Canada relations and Canada's stance on the Khalistan issue.
The way forward
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Modi have expressed their desire to improve relations between the two countries. However, if the new Canadian government's stance on the Khalistan issue does not align with India's expectations, there could be obstacles to improving relations. This has made India's absence from this year's G7 summit a topic of discussion.
Alternative title:
"Modi's absence from Canada's G7 summit: Khalistani controversy and diplomatic tensions to blame?"
New Delhi, June 2, 2025: For the first time in six years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to miss the G7 summit to be held in Canada from June 15-17 this year. The main reason behind this is the tense diplomatic relations between India and Canada and the fact that Canada has not yet received a formal invitation.
Impact of the Khalistani issue in Canada
India has always expressed concern over the issue of Khalistani separatists in Canada. In particular, Canada has accused India of not cooperating in the investigation into the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. For this reason, Sikh separatist groups had demanded that the Carney government of Canada not invite Prime Minister Modi to the G7 summit. This has created tension in India-Canada relations, and this seems to have an impact on his participation in the G7 summit.
Lack of invitation and security concerns
Canada is yet to announce the list of guest leaders for the G7 summit. However, it is reported that leaders of Australia, Ukraine, South Africa and Brazil have been invited. Even if India gets an invitation, PM Modi's participation is unlikely due to security concerns and tense relations. India has also considered the possibility of disruption during the summit by Sikh separatist groups in Canada.
India's role in the G7
Prime Minister Modi has been a regular participant in the G7 summit since 2019, even though India is not a member of the G7 group. His presence had highlighted India's growing role and influence on the global stage. His absence this year reflects the effects of the tensions in India-Canada relations and Canada's stance on the Khalistan issue.
The way forward
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Modi have expressed their desire to improve relations between the two countries. However, if the new Canadian government's stance on the Khalistan issue does not align with India's expectations, there could be obstacles to improving relations. This has made India's absence from this year's G7 summit a topic of discussion.
Alternative title:
"Modi's absence from Canada's G7 summit: Khalistani controversy and diplomatic tensions to blame?"
Impact of the Khalistani issue in Canada
India has always expressed concern over the issue of Khalistani separatists in Canada. In particular, Canada has accused India of not cooperating in the investigation into the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. For this reason, Sikh separatist groups had demanded that the Carney government of Canada not invite Prime Minister Modi to the G7 summit. This has created tension in India-Canada relations, and this seems to have an impact on his participation in the G7 summit.
Lack of invitation and security concerns
Canada is yet to announce the list of guest leaders for the G7 summit. However, it is reported that leaders of Australia, Ukraine, South Africa and Brazil have been invited. Even if India gets an invitation, PM Modi's participation is unlikely due to security concerns and tense relations. India has also considered the possibility of disruption during the summit by Sikh separatist groups in Canada.
India's role in the G7
Prime Minister Modi has been a regular participant in the G7 summit since 2019, even though India is not a member of the G7 group. His presence had highlighted India's growing role and influence on the global stage. His absence this year reflects the effects of the tensions in India-Canada relations and Canada's stance on the Khalistan issue.
The way forward
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Modi have expressed their desire to improve relations between the two countries. However, if the new Canadian government's stance on the Khalistan issue does not align with India's expectations, there could be obstacles to improving relations. This has made India's absence from this year's G7 summit a topic of discussion.
Alternative title:
"Modi's absence from Canada's G7 summit: Khalistani controversy and diplomatic tensions to blame?"
