PM Modi arrives in Geneva en route to G7 Summit in France, welcomed by Swiss President

Geneva, June 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Geneva on Tuesday en route to Evian, France, where he will participate in the G7 Summit, marking another key stop in his multi-nation diplomatic tour. In a special gesture, Swiss President Guy Parmelin personally welcomed the Indian Prime Minister at the airport.

According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two leaders exchanged warm greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Switzerland.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared details of the meeting on social media platform X, noting that PM Modi’s stopover in Geneva reflected the close and friendly ties between the two countries.

The Prime Minister is travelling to Evian to attend the G7 Summit, where he is expected to engage with leaders of the G7 nations, invited partner countries and representatives of international organisations. India’s participation in the summit underscores its growing global influence and its role in shaping discussions on major international issues.

During the summit, PM Modi will participate in key sessions focusing on global cooperation and future challenges. Discussions are scheduled around themes such as “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity,” “Reviving Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for All,” and “Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of Artificial Intelligence.”

The summit is expected to address pressing global concerns ranging from economic recovery and technological innovation to international security and sustainable development. PM Modi is also slated to hold several bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the gathering.

Following the conclusion of his engagements in Evian, the Prime Minister will travel to Paris on Thursday for bilateral discussions and to attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe’s largest technology and startup conference. According to the MEA, he is also expected to interact with members of the Indian diaspora in the French capital.

PM Modi arrived in Geneva after completing a two-day State Visit to Slovakia, which both countries described as a milestone in bilateral relations. In another diplomatic gesture, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico personally saw him off at the hotel before his departure for France.

Reflecting on his visit to Slovakia, PM Modi termed it “historic and productive,” expressing confidence that its outcomes would significantly strengthen bilateral ties and enhance economic cooperation, particularly benefiting the youth of both countries.

During his stay in Bratislava, PM Modi held talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Fico. Discussions covered a wide range of areas including manufacturing, transport, innovation, energy, biofuels, investment and digital technology, along with efforts to deepen people-to-people connections.

A major highlight of the visit was Slovakia conferring its highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), upon PM Modi. The award marked the 33rd international honour bestowed on the Indian leader by a foreign nation.

As PM Modi heads to the G7 Summit, India is expected to further strengthen its engagement with global partners while advancing discussions on economic growth, technology and international cooperation.

Team Maverick.