Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met briefly on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy last week. This unexpected encounter was highlighted by a photo shared by Modi, capturing the leaders in a serious and somber handshake.
The meeting took place as the summit was concluding, following a historic address by Pope Francis on artificial intelligence. Ann-Clara Vaillancourt, director of media relations in the Prime Minister’s Office, confirmed that the discussion focused on the bilateral relationship and congratulatory remarks on Modi’s re-election. Further statements on the conversation were not disclosed.
Modi attended the summit upon Italy’s invitation, participating in outreach sessions and an official G7 dinner. The leaders were seated about six seats apart during the Pope’s address, marking a moment of proximity amidst the broader diplomatic dialogue
