Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Brindisi Airport, Italy, on Friday (June 14)&nbsp;where he is set to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit.

On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi is likely to hold bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

United States NSA Jake Sullivan said that their government is likely to discuss the foiled murder-for-hire plot against Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun with India.&nbsp;

He said that this will be “a continuing topic of dialogue between the US and India, including at very senior levels”.&nbsp;

After arriving in Italy, PM Modi wrote on X, "Landed in Italy to take part in the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders. Together, we aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future."

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Meanwhile, taking to X, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "PM Narendra Modi touches down at Brindisi airport in Apulia, Italy. The agenda includes participation in the Outreach session of the G7 Summit &amp; substantive interactions with the global leaders on the sidelines. An action-packed day awaits!"

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During his visit to Italy, PM Modi is set to participate in a summit session titled Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa-Mediterranean which will be hosted by Italian Prime Minister&nbsp;Meloni and joined by Pope Francis.&nbsp;

Pope Francis is also likely to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi. In his departure statement, PM Modi said, "I look forward to meeting fellow world leaders and discussing a wide range of issues aimed at making our planet better and improving lives of people."

He added that he was "glad" to make his first foreign visit to Italy for the G7 Summit at the start of his third consecutive term as the prime minister.

"I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," read his statement.

"During the discussions at the Outreach session, the focus would be on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India's Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South. I am also looking forward to meeting other leaders participating in the summit," Modi added.

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<h2>G7 to strengthen dialogue with Global South: Meloni</h2>

Italian PM Meloni, in her opening address, said that southern Italy is the venue of the summit to deliver a strong message to the Global South.

"It is no coincidence that we are hosting the summit in Apulia. We did this because Apulia is a region of southern Italy and the message we want to launch is that the G7, under the Italian presidency, wishes to strengthen its dialogue with the nations of the Global South," said PM Meloni.

Apart from India, Italy sent&nbsp;invitations to the G7 Summit to 11 developing countries in Africa, South America and the Indo-Pacific region.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Brindisi Airport, Italy, on Friday (June 14) where he is set to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit. On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi is likely to hold bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Brindisi Airport, Italy, on Friday (June 14) where he is set to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit. On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi is likely to hold bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. United States NSA Jake Sullivan said that their government is likely to discuss the foiled murder-for-hire plot against Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun with India. He said that this will be “a continuing topic of dialogue between the US and India, including at very senior levels”. After arriving in Italy, PM Modi wrote on X, "Landed in Italy to take part in the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders. Together, we aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future." #WATCH | Apulia, Italy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives are Brindisi Airport, Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14th June. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni will have a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Summit. pic.twitter.com/wwv0wpKNYC — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024 × Meanwhile, taking to X, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "PM Narendra Modi touches down at Brindisi airport in Apulia, Italy. The agenda includes participation in the Outreach session of the G7 Summit & substantive interactions with the global leaders on the sidelines. An action-packed day awaits!" Also Read: G7 Summit: 'Glad my first visit in 3rd term is to Italy', says PM Modi During his visit to Italy, PM Modi is set to participate in a summit session titled Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa-Mediterranean which will be hosted by Italian Prime Minister Meloni and joined by Pope Francis. Pope Francis is also likely to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi. In his departure statement, PM Modi said, "I look forward to meeting fellow world leaders and discussing a wide range of issues aimed at making our planet better and improving lives of people." He added that he was "glad" to make his first foreign visit to Italy for the G7 Summit at the start of his third consecutive term as the prime minister. "I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," read his statement. "During the discussions at the Outreach session, the focus would be on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India's Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South. I am also looking forward to meeting other leaders participating in the summit," Modi added. Watch: Italy hosts G7 Summit: PM Modi & Italian PM Meloni to hold bilateral meeting G7 to strengthen dialogue with Global South: Meloni Italian PM Meloni, in her opening address, said that southern Italy is the venue of the summit to deliver a strong message to the Global South. "It is no coincidence that we are hosting the summit in Apulia. We did this because Apulia is a region of southern Italy and the message we want to launch is that the G7, under the Italian presidency, wishes to strengthen its dialogue with the nations of the Global South," said PM Meloni. Apart from India, Italy sent invitations to the G7 Summit to 11 developing countries in Africa, South America and the Indo-Pacific region. (With inputs from agencies)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources told WION, will have a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump at the ASEAN summit which begins Monday in Manila.&nbsp;

The sources said Modi will be making a big pitch for investments at the&nbsp;Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit.&nbsp;

They added that Modi may also have a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and that he could possibly also meet with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.&nbsp;

The sources said the official-level meeting of India, US, Japan, and Australia will be held on November 12.&nbsp;

On a lighter note, they said, Modi may also shake hands with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since he and Premier Ki Keqiang will also be present at the summit.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources told WION, will have a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump at the ASEAN summit which begins Monday in Manila. The sources said Modi will be making a big pitch for investments at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. They added that Modi may also have a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and that he could possibly also meet with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The sources said the official-level meeting of India, US, Japan, and Australia will be held on November 12. On a lighter note, they said, Modi may also shake hands with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since he and Premier Ki Keqiang will also be present at the summit.

Modi to have bilateral meeting with Trump at ASEAN summit: Sources

President Donald Trump would reaffirm the American leadership in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region during his maiden trip to Asia next month, the White House has said.

Ten months into the world&#39;s most powerful executive office, the US president would embark on a two-week-long trip to Asia.

&quot;The president&#39;s travel is going to underscore his commitment to longstanding United States alliances and partnerships and reaffirm the United States leadership in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific,&quot; a senior administration official told reporters in a preview of the trip.

Trump himself told reporters in a joint media appearance with the visiting Prime Minister of Singapore that he is looking forward to his trip to Asia from November 3 to 14.

&quot;This trip will be the president&#39;s longest to date, underscoring the importance that he places on the Indo-Pacific region,&quot; the senior administration official said.

While his visits to Japan, South Korea, and China, are bilateral one, during his stops in Vietnam and the Philippines, Trump will be participating in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit and the US ASEAN Summit. 
In Vietnam and Philippines, Trump also plans to hold bilateral and tri-lateral meetings with other world leaders, details of which are still being worked out.

Trump would embark on his Indo-Pacific sojourn on November 3 via Hawaii wherein he will receive a briefing from the US Pacific Command. He will also visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.

The president will officially commence his visit to Asia beginning with Japan on November 5.

In Japan, &quot;he is going to affirm the US-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone for regional peace and security,&quot; the official said adding that he will focus on ways for the US and Japan to work together to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.

During his state visit to South Korea on November 7, Trump will participate in bilateral meetings with President Moon Jae-in and also visit American and South Korean service members.

The next day, he will speak at the National Assembly in Korea, where he will celebrate the enduring alliance and friendship between the United States and the Republic of Korea and call on the international community to join together in maximising pressure on North Korea.

Trump is likely to highlight the enduring strength of the US-South Korea alliance, which is stronger than ever in the face of North Korean aggression, the official said.

Trump would fly to Beijing the next day for a series of bilateral, commercial and cultural events including meetings with President Xi Jinping.

&quot;I anticipate that the president will seek to secure China&#39;s commitments to exert more pressure on North Korea and to rebalance our economic relations.The visit will send a clear message that for bilateral economic relations to be sustainable over the long term, China must provide fair and reciprocal treatment to US firms and cease predatory trade and investment practices,&quot; the official said.

The president will then travel to Da Nang in Vietnam on November 10, where he will participate in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC, economic leaders meeting and deliver a speech at the APEC CEO Summit.

&quot;In the speech, Trump will present the United States commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and underscore the important role the region plays in advancing America&#39;s economic prosperity,&quot; the official said adding that Trump&#39;s engagements at APEC will reinforce the US commitment to an equitable, sustainable and rules-based international economic system based on market principles.

On November 11, Trump will travel to Hanoi, where he&#39;s going to have an official visit and bilateral engagements with President Tran Dai Quang and other senior Vietnamese leaders.

President Trump will arrive in Manila in the Philippines on November 12, to participate in special gala celebration dinner for the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

The next day on November 13, the president will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the US-ASEAN relations at the US-ASEAN Summit and will participate in bilateral meetings with President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines.

&quot;The president&#39;s participation in ASEAN events will advance US leadership, promoting Indo-Pacific trade and security architecture that&#39;s based on freedom and openness and adherence to the rule of law,&quot; the official said.

President Donald Trump will embark on two-week-long trip to Japan, South Korea, China next month.

President Donald Trump would reaffirm the American leadership in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region during his maiden trip to Asia next month, the White House has said. Ten months into the world's most powerful executive office, the US president would embark on a two-week-long trip to Asia. "The president's travel is going to underscore his commitment to longstanding United States alliances and partnerships and reaffirm the United States leadership in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific," a senior administration official told reporters in a preview of the trip. Trump himself told reporters in a joint media appearance with the visiting Prime Minister of Singapore that he is looking forward to his trip to Asia from November 3 to 14. "This trip will be the president's longest to date, underscoring the importance that he places on the Indo-Pacific region," the senior administration official said. While his visits to Japan, South Korea, and China, are bilateral one, during his stops in Vietnam and the Philippines, Trump will be participating in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit and the US ASEAN Summit. In Vietnam and Philippines, Trump also plans to hold bilateral and tri-lateral meetings with other world leaders, details of which are still being worked out. Trump would embark on his Indo-Pacific sojourn on November 3 via Hawaii wherein he will receive a briefing from the US Pacific Command. He will also visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. The president will officially commence his visit to Asia beginning with Japan on November 5. In Japan, "he is going to affirm the US-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone for regional peace and security," the official said adding that he will focus on ways for the US and Japan to work together to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. During his state visit to South Korea on November 7, Trump will participate in bilateral meetings with President Moon Jae-in and also visit American and South Korean service members. The next day, he will speak at the National Assembly in Korea, where he will celebrate the enduring alliance and friendship between the United States and the Republic of Korea and call on the international community to join together in maximising pressure on North Korea. Trump is likely to highlight the enduring strength of the US-South Korea alliance, which is stronger than ever in the face of North Korean aggression, the official said. Trump would fly to Beijing the next day for a series of bilateral, commercial and cultural events including meetings with President Xi Jinping. "I anticipate that the president will seek to secure China's commitments to exert more pressure on North Korea and to rebalance our economic relations.The visit will send a clear message that for bilateral economic relations to be sustainable over the long term, China must provide fair and reciprocal treatment to US firms and cease predatory trade and investment practices," the official said. The president will then travel to Da Nang in Vietnam on November 10, where he will participate in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC, economic leaders meeting and deliver a speech at the APEC CEO Summit. "In the speech, Trump will present the United States commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and underscore the important role the region plays in advancing America's economic prosperity," the official said adding that Trump's engagements at APEC will reinforce the US commitment to an equitable, sustainable and rules-based international economic system based on market principles. On November 11, Trump will travel to Hanoi, where he's going to have an official visit and bilateral engagements with President Tran Dai Quang and other senior Vietnamese leaders. President Trump will arrive in Manila in the Philippines on November 12, to participate in special gala celebration dinner for the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The next day on November 13, the president will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the US-ASEAN relations at the US-ASEAN Summit and will participate in bilateral meetings with President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. "The president's participation in ASEAN events will advance US leadership, promoting Indo-Pacific trade and security architecture that's based on freedom and openness and adherence to the rule of law," the official said.

Trump to promote free and open Indo-Pacific region during Asia trip: White House

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