Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Germany on a two-day visit held bilateral with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. He also met Trudeau and Macron.

Indian PM Modi holds bilateral on sidelines of G7 summit

G7 world leaders have declared Russia's missile attack on a shopping mall in Ukraine a war crime. At least 15 people were killed following the attack in Kremenchuk, central Ukraine on Monday.

G7 Leaders: Russia's attack on Ukrainian mall a war crime

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for a visit to the UAE after attending the G7 summit in Germany on the sidelines of which he met several world leaders.

Indian PM Modi departs from Munich Airport for Abu Dhabi after attending G7 summit

Today is the last day of the G7 summit, it's the gathering of the leaders of the group of seven leading industrial nations. Just like the past two days, summit is going to be dominated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WION's Siddhant Sibbal brings you more insights.

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<p>In what would be a significant uptick in the campaign to punish the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine, the United States as per an AFP report claimed on Monday that the G7 nations are nearing an agreement on a strategy to impose a lower price for Russian oil.&nbsp;Describing talks among the G7 nations as 'advancing' a senior US official, speaking to AFP on the condition of anonymity, said: "We're still in final discussions with other G7 counterparts working to finalise this, but we're very close to a place where G7 leaders will have decided to urgently direct relevant ministers to develop mechanisms to set a global price cap for Russian oil."</p>

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<p>Talking to the press at the G7 conference in Germany, President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told reporters that a "consensus" was emerging and "the price cap is a serious method to achieve that outcome."</p>

<p>The targeting of the oil industry marks the biggest economic stakes so far, despite the fact that the West has already imposed numerous levels of sanctions on Russia.</p>

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<p>Reportedly, the strategy aims to "force down the price of Russian oil" and deprive the Kremlin of its "main source of cash."</p>

<p>According to the plan, consuming nations would essentially set a low price for Russian oil, which Moscow would be forced to accept because it needs the money.</p>

<p>However, there are significant doubts over the unity of the consuming nations and whether Russia would actually bow down or whether it might instead respond by shutting off the energy supply to Europe.</p>

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In what would be a significant uptick in the campaign to punish the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine, the United States as per an AFP report claimed on Monday that the G7 nations are nearing an agreement on a strategy to impose a lower price for Russian oil.

In what would be a significant uptick in the campaign to punish the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine, the United States as per an AFP report claimed on Monday that the G7 nations are nearing an agreement on a strategy to impose a lower price for Russian oil. Describing talks among the G7 nations as 'advancing' a senior US official, speaking to AFP on the condition of anonymity, said: "We're still in final discussions with other G7 counterparts working to finalise this, but we're very close to a place where G7 leaders will have decided to urgently direct relevant ministers to develop mechanisms to set a global price cap for Russian oil." Watch | G7 allies seek to close ranks against Russia Talking to the press at the G7 conference in Germany, President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told reporters that a "consensus" was emerging and "the price cap is a serious method to achieve that outcome." The targeting of the oil industry marks the biggest economic stakes so far, despite the fact that the West has already imposed numerous levels of sanctions on Russia. Also read | Now is not the time for negotiations with Russia, Zelensky to G7 countries Reportedly, the strategy aims to "force down the price of Russian oil" and deprive the Kremlin of its "main source of cash." According to the plan, consuming nations would essentially set a low price for Russian oil, which Moscow would be forced to accept because it needs the money. However, there are significant doubts over the unity of the consuming nations and whether Russia would actually bow down or whether it might instead respond by shutting off the energy supply to Europe. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of the G7 summit on Monday.</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister arrived in Munich on Sunday to attend the G7 summit. PM Modi is set to meet partner countries and discuss various issues including terrorism, energy and environment.</p>

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<p>"I will be attending the G-7 Summit today in which we will discuss various important global issues," India's prime minister said ahead of leaving for Germany.</p>

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<p>PM Modi was given a "special Bavarian welcome" as he arrived in Munich on Sunday. The Indian prime minister was welcomed by the Indian community as they performed a traditional dance.</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister is attending the G7 summit at the Alpine castle of Schloss Elmau in southern Germany after he was invited by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.</p>

<p>Besides India, Germany has also invited Argentina, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa as guests for the summit.</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of the G7 summit on Monday. The Indian prime minister arrived in Munich on Sunday to attend the G7 summit. PM Modi is set to meet partner countries and discuss various issues including terrorism, energy and environment. Also Read: US announces fresh G7 sanctions aimed at Russian defence sector "I will be attending the G-7 Summit today in which we will discuss various important global issues," India's prime minister said ahead of leaving for Germany. Watch | 'Bare-Chested Horseman': G7 leaders mock President Putin PM Modi was given a "special Bavarian welcome" as he arrived in Munich on Sunday. The Indian prime minister was welcomed by the Indian community as they performed a traditional dance. The Indian prime minister is attending the G7 summit at the Alpine castle of Schloss Elmau in southern Germany after he was invited by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Besides India, Germany has also invited Argentina, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa as guests for the summit. (With inputs from Agency) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>To discuss global issues ranging from the Russia-Ukraine war, climate change, coronavirus pandemic and inflation, leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations begin a three-day meeting in Germany's Bavaria on Sunday (June 26). The G7 is made up of the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Representatives from the European Union also attend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the event, WION's Siddhant Sibbal spoke to Christoph Bals from the environmental organisation Germanwatch and Klaus Milke from the Foundation 20 about climate change. Germanwatch and Foundation 20 are the key NGOs in Germany.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the interaction, Milke said that "these two groups, G7 and G20 are responsible that it possible for all other countries to survive and to help the planet."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has disturbed the global supply chain, causing an increse in food prices. The cutting off of supplies from the world's biggest exporter of sunflower oil led to higher prices of the costs alternatives. The costs of cereals such as maize and wheat have also risen sharply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bals said that "it is a crucial time after the Russian-Ukraine war. There are two ways to deal with this, one is now we have to invest in coal and gas to secure energy" and the other one could be renewable energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further said that "we hope we get a positive result in climate and food security in the world. The main point should be these countries that give enough grains to feed their own animals in the country". He stressed that we need an agricultural system in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fifth discussion session of the summit, which will take place on Monday, will focus on investing in a better future: Climate, Energy, and Health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the sixth discussion session, the leaders will discuss global food security and gender equality. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend this particular session.&nbsp;</p>

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To discuss global issues ranging from the Russia-Ukraine war, climate change, coronavirus pandemic and inflation, leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations begin a three-day meeting in Germany's Bavaria on Sunday (June 26).

To discuss global issues ranging from the Russia-Ukraine war, climate change, coronavirus pandemic and inflation, leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations begin a three-day meeting in Germany's Bavaria on Sunday (June 26). The G7 is made up of the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Representatives from the European Union also attend. During the event, WION's Siddhant Sibbal spoke to Christoph Bals from the environmental organisation Germanwatch and Klaus Milke from the Foundation 20 about climate change. Germanwatch and Foundation 20 are the key NGOs in Germany. During the interaction, Milke said that "these two groups, G7 and G20 are responsible that it possible for all other countries to survive and to help the planet." The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has disturbed the global supply chain, causing an increse in food prices. The cutting off of supplies from the world's biggest exporter of sunflower oil led to higher prices of the costs alternatives. The costs of cereals such as maize and wheat have also risen sharply. Bals said that "it is a crucial time after the Russian-Ukraine war. There are two ways to deal with this, one is now we have to invest in coal and gas to secure energy" and the other one could be renewable energy. He further said that "we hope we get a positive result in climate and food security in the world. The main point should be these countries that give enough grains to feed their own animals in the country". He stressed that we need an agricultural system in the world. The fifth discussion session of the summit, which will take place on Monday, will focus on investing in a better future: Climate, Energy, and Health. In the sixth discussion session, the leaders will discuss global food security and gender equality. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend this particular session. Watch the full interaction here: × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Munich, Germany as he addressed the Indian community on Sunday (June 26). Addressing the Indian diaspora during a massive event at the Audi Dome indoor arena, PM Modi said that today's India has come out of the mentality of "it happens, it runs like this". He said that today, the nation takes a pledge to "have to do and have to do on time". PM Modi is visiting Germany to attend the G7 Summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his address, the Indian Prime Minister said that "India is impatient, for progress, for development. India is impatient for its dreams, for the fulfilment of its dreams".&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi praised Indian democratic values and said that democracy is in the DNA of every Indian. Targeting the Congress Party, he recalled the emergency, that was imposed 47 years ago. PM Modi called it a "black spot" in India's vibrant democracy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Forty-seven years ago, an attempt was made to hold that democracy hostage and crush it. Emergency is a black spot on India's vibrant democracy,?" Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We Indians feel proud of our democracy wherever we live. Every Indian can say with pride that India is the mother of democracy," Modi added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emergency was announced in the country on June 25, 1975 when Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister. It was lifted on March 21, 1977.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This weakened, the Group of 7 (G7) countries, the world’s wealthiest, will converge in Germany’s Bavarian Alps to discuss pressing matters like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, sanctions on Russian oil, economic and environmental crises.</p>

<p>On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host this year's G7&nbsp;summit of leaders from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United States, at a five-star hotel in Elmau.</p>

<p>Apart from that, other countries such as India, Argentina, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa have also been invited as part of the grouping’s efforts to broaden the engagement.</p>

<p>Though Ukraine will be the top of the agenda, there are also other pressing issues that will be discussed.</p>

<p><strong>Price cap on Russian oil?</strong></p>

<p>According to Politico, US and other West allies have expressed disappointment that their sanctions are being skirted by countries like India and China—who have turned out to be the biggest buyers of Russian crude due to the discounts being offered by Moscow.</p>

<p>US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has proposed to tackle this issue with a price cap, meaning the West might lift the embargo for those countries that accepted to only buy Russian oil at an agreed maximum price.</p>

<p>US officials claim that Russia and its oil-purchasing partner countries are struggling to find insurance for tankers, and that the price cap can be used as a leverage in exchange for sanctions relief.</p>

<p><strong>‘Climate club’ and post-Covid economic recovery</strong></p>

<p>At the G7 summit, the German government intends to promote international climate cooperation by establishing a climate club. This club is envisioned to&nbsp;foster the implementation of the Paris climate goals, and better coordinate carbon pricing and other schemes for reducing emissions.</p>

<p>A bigger session with the invited countries and international organisations will discuss ways to make a “clean and just transition to climate neutrality”.</p>

<p>The countries will also deliberate on ways to secure energy supplies and control the global soaring fuel prices. They will also brainstorm on the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening preparedness and response, and improving the global health architecture.</p>

<p>They will also discuss the darkening global economic outlook, the official said - the challenge being controlling government spending without sending the economy into shock.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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This weakened, the Group of 7 (G7) countries, the world’s wealthiest, will converge in Germany’s Bavarian Alps to discuss pressing matters like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, sanctions on Russian oil, economic and environmental crises.

This weakened, the Group of 7 (G7) countries, the world’s wealthiest, will converge in Germany’s Bavarian Alps to discuss pressing matters like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, sanctions on Russian oil, economic and environmental crises. On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host this year's G7 summit of leaders from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United States, at a five-star hotel in Elmau. Apart from that, other countries such as India, Argentina, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa have also been invited as part of the grouping’s efforts to broaden the engagement. Though Ukraine will be the top of the agenda, there are also other pressing issues that will be discussed. Price cap on Russian oil? According to Politico, US and other West allies have expressed disappointment that their sanctions are being skirted by countries like India and China—who have turned out to be the biggest buyers of Russian crude due to the discounts being offered by Moscow. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has proposed to tackle this issue with a price cap, meaning the West might lift the embargo for those countries that accepted to only buy Russian oil at an agreed maximum price. US officials claim that Russia and its oil-purchasing partner countries are struggling to find insurance for tankers, and that the price cap can be used as a leverage in exchange for sanctions relief. ‘Climate club’ and post-Covid economic recovery At the G7 summit, the German government intends to promote international climate cooperation by establishing a climate club. This club is envisioned to foster the implementation of the Paris climate goals, and better coordinate carbon pricing and other schemes for reducing emissions. A bigger session with the invited countries and international organisations will discuss ways to make a “clean and just transition to climate neutrality”. The countries will also deliberate on ways to secure energy supplies and control the global soaring fuel prices. They will also brainstorm on the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening preparedness and response, and improving the global health architecture. They will also discuss the darkening global economic outlook, the official said - the challenge being controlling government spending without sending the economy into shock. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

G7 Summit: What will be on the agenda at the meet?

<p>Amid fears of stagflation, the Group of Seven summit has kicked off in Germany with Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcoming leaders.</p>

<p>From energy shortages to a food crisis, the three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps has been overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences.</p>

<p>The summit, which is taking place at the Elmau Castle, a luxury hotel with a fairy-tale setting and a tumultuous past, is a five-star resort that has been transformed into a fortress.</p>

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<p>In wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, global energy prices are soaring and food prices are hitting economic growth with the United Nations warning about an "unprecedented global hunger crisis".</p>

<p>For the G7 summit, the rise of authoritarianism, an increasingly assertive China, and climate change are also set to be on the agenda.</p>

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<p>Although they want to avoid sanctions that could stoke inflation and exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis affecting their own people, the 7 leaders are expected to seek to show a united front by supporting Ukraine for as long as necessary and cranking up pressure on the Kremlin.</p>

<p>Before the summit, an European Union official said, ''The main message from the G7 will be unity and coordination of action.''</p>

<p>The G7 summit in 2015 was also hosted at the castle resort of Schloss Elmau in which Russian aggression against Ukraine dominated the agenda.</p>

<p>The summit is also an opportunity for Scholz, nicknamed Scholzomat for his often robotic style, to capitalise on being the host by displaying more assertive leadership on the Ukraine crisis.</p>

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Amid fears of stagflation, the Group of Seven summit has kicked off in Germany with Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcoming leaders. From energy shortages to a food crisis, the three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps has been overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences.

Amid fears of stagflation, the Group of Seven summit has kicked off in Germany with Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcoming leaders. From energy shortages to a food crisis, the three-day summit in the Bavarian Alps has been overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences. The summit, which is taking place at the Elmau Castle, a luxury hotel with a fairy-tale setting and a tumultuous past, is a five-star resort that has been transformed into a fortress. × In wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, global energy prices are soaring and food prices are hitting economic growth with the United Nations warning about an "unprecedented global hunger crisis". For the G7 summit, the rise of authoritarianism, an increasingly assertive China, and climate change are also set to be on the agenda. Also read | G7 Summit: What will be on the agenda at the meet? Although they want to avoid sanctions that could stoke inflation and exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis affecting their own people, the 7 leaders are expected to seek to show a united front by supporting Ukraine for as long as necessary and cranking up pressure on the Kremlin. Before the summit, an European Union official said, ''The main message from the G7 will be unity and coordination of action.'' The G7 summit in 2015 was also hosted at the castle resort of Schloss Elmau in which Russian aggression against Ukraine dominated the agenda. The summit is also an opportunity for Scholz, nicknamed Scholzomat for his often robotic style, to capitalise on being the host by displaying more assertive leadership on the Ukraine crisis. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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<p>To tighten sanctions screws on Moscow and cripple its war effort in Ukraine, the United States said Sunday (June 26) that the Group of Seven (G7) nations will ban imports of Russian gold. A formal announcement of the same is expected Tuesday when the leaders will hold their annual summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden said on Twitter: "Together, the G7 will announce that we will ban the import of Russian gold, a major export that rakes in tens of billions of dollars for Russia."&nbsp;</p>

<p>British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the ban on Russian gold will "directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin's war machine."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Johnson said: "Putin is squandering his dwindling resources on this pointless and barbaric war. He is bankrolling his ego at the expense of both the Ukrainian and Russian people. We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is learnt that the measure was initially flagged by Britain as joint action being taken along with fellow G7 members Canada, Japan and the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given London's central role in the international gold trade, "this measure will have global reach, shutting the commodity out of formal international markets," Britain said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a senior US official said that the rest of the G7 will also join in with a formal unveiling of the sanction. "You'll see that on Tuesday. This will be a G7 principal that is articulated," said the official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Gold, after energy, is the second largest export for Russia and a source of significant revenue for (President Vladimir) Putin and Russia," the US official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's economy is already under huge pressure from Western sanctions against banks, energy companies, airlines, high-tech and consumer goods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, it is understood that the choking off of the gold market will have a significant impact. According to the White House, Russia accounted for about five per cent of all gold exports in 2020 and 90 per cent of Russia's output went to G7 countries.&nbsp;</p>

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To tighten sanctions screws on Moscow and cripple its war effort in Ukraine, the United States said Sunday (June 26) that the Group of Seven (G7) nations will ban imports of Russian gold.

To tighten sanctions screws on Moscow and cripple its war effort in Ukraine, the United States said Sunday (June 26) that the Group of Seven (G7) nations will ban imports of Russian gold. A formal announcement of the same is expected Tuesday when the leaders will hold their annual summit. US President Joe Biden said on Twitter: "Together, the G7 will announce that we will ban the import of Russian gold, a major export that rakes in tens of billions of dollars for Russia." British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the ban on Russian gold will "directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin's war machine." ALSO READ | Russia-Ukraine war: One dead, several wounded in missile strike on central Kyiv Johnson said: "Putin is squandering his dwindling resources on this pointless and barbaric war. He is bankrolling his ego at the expense of both the Ukrainian and Russian people. We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding." It is learnt that the measure was initially flagged by Britain as joint action being taken along with fellow G7 members Canada, Japan and the United States. Given London's central role in the international gold trade, "this measure will have global reach, shutting the commodity out of formal international markets," Britain said. ALSO READ | 'Unity and coordination of action': G7 summit kicks off in Germany amid fears of stagflation Meanwhile, a senior US official said that the rest of the G7 will also join in with a formal unveiling of the sanction. "You'll see that on Tuesday. This will be a G7 principal that is articulated," said the official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity. "Gold, after energy, is the second largest export for Russia and a source of significant revenue for (President Vladimir) Putin and Russia," the US official said. Russia's economy is already under huge pressure from Western sanctions against banks, energy companies, airlines, high-tech and consumer goods. Now, it is understood that the choking off of the gold market will have a significant impact. According to the White House, Russia accounted for about five per cent of all gold exports in 2020 and 90 per cent of Russia's output went to G7 countries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The G7 summit kicks off in Germany this weekend and major focus will be on the Russia-Ukraine war. The Summit comes days after EU leaders' Ukraine visit. For more on this, we are joined by WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

Countdown to G7 Summit | Summit comes days after EU leaders' Ukraine visit

Germany all set to host the G7 summit

The G7 summit kicks off in Germany this weekend and major focus will be on the Russia-Ukraine war. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Germany for the second time in two months to take part in the G7 summit. For more on this, we are joined by WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

Indian PM Modi to attend G7 Summit in Germany

The United States has justified India's invitation to the G7 Summit amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. The US said that India is invited since the agenda is diverse. The US clarified that they are not trying to splinter India off Russia.

US Justifies India's invitation to G7 Summit

<p>&nbsp;Next few days will be packed in terms of slew of summits with high level Indian Participation starting with the BRICS summit that will take place on 23rd June, Thursday. The 14th BRICS summit will take place virtually under the chairmanship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chinese President will also host the High-level Dialogue on Global Development in Beijing on June 24th which according to Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying will see participation of "BRICS leaders and leaders of relevant emerging markets and developing countries will attend the event." &nbsp;Chinese President will also address the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum in virtual format on 22nd June. The BRICS, or Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa recently saw meeting of its national security advisors in which NSA Ajit Doval called for "cooperation against terrorism without any reservations", according to sources.</p>

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<p>It will be followed by the It will be followed by the commonwealth summit in Rwanda's capital Kigali from 24th to 25th June (Friday and Saturday), and with India being represented in person by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The commonwealth summit is seen a key moment for Rwanda's President Paul Kagame who will be keen to showcase his country's progress. PM Modi had visited the country in 2018 and even gifted 200 cows. During a 2020 telephonic conversation, Rwanda's President had told PM Modi that the cows have "helped in improving availability of milk for Rwandan children and also increased the income of farmers", according to a ministry of external affairs read out. India is one of the largest, in terms of both size, economy and population members of the 54 members strong grouping.</p>

<p>The last, and perhaps one which could get lot of focus is the G7 summit that will take place from 26 to 28 June 2022 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, Germany. The G7 summit happens in the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, something that will strongly dominate the agenda. PM Modi will be in Germany from 26th to 28th, and during the sidelines of the summit is expected to hold number of bilaterals. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had formally extended the invite to PM Modi during his bilateral visit to Berlin last month. PM Modi was in Berlin for the inter-governmental commission meet, that also saw his first in person bilateral with new German chancellor. This year, India has been invited along with Indonesia, Senegal which is also African Union's president, South Africa and Argentina.</p>

<p>This is the 4th time India has been consecutively invited or considered for an invite at the G7 summit since 2019. In 2020, President Donald Trump was keen to invite PM Modi for the G7 outreach summit at Camp David. The summit was to take place in June 2020 but due to the covid crisis could not happen. Last year the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had invited India for the G7 summit, but PM Modi could not travel as 2nd wave of Covid pandemic had majorly impacted the country. PM Modi participated in the summit virtually. French President Macron in 2019 had invited India for the G7 ‘Biarritz Summit’ as “a Goodwill Partner”. France was the first country to invite PM Modi for the G7 summit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India was first invited for the G8 outreach summit in 2003 when the then Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was Invited by France. The 2003, G8 summit as it was known back then took place in Evian-les-Bains, France. Remember G7 was a G8 grouping, before Russia was suspended in 2014 due to its actions in Crimea. From 2005 to 2009, India was regularly invited to the G8 outreach summit with PM Manmohan Singh representing India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From Germany, PM will travel to United Arab Emirates for a short visit. The last visit by PM to UAE was in August 2019 during which he received the UAE’s highest award, 'Order of Zayed’ conferred upon him by UAE leadership. The visit of Indian PM Modi happens even as ties were tensed with Islamic countries over few last weeks after remarks by now expelled and suspended members of ruling BJP party.&nbsp;</p>


Next few days will be packed in terms of slew of summits with high level Indian Participation starting with the BRICS summit that will take place on 23rd June, Thursday.

Next few days will be packed in terms of slew of summits with high level Indian Participation starting with the BRICS summit that will take place on 23rd June, Thursday. The 14th BRICS summit will take place virtually under the chairmanship of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chinese President will also host the High-level Dialogue on Global Development in Beijing on June 24th which according to Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying will see participation of "BRICS leaders and leaders of relevant emerging markets and developing countries will attend the event." Chinese President will also address the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum in virtual format on 22nd June. The BRICS, or Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa recently saw meeting of its national security advisors in which NSA Ajit Doval called for "cooperation against terrorism without any reservations", according to sources. Also read | 'Network' holding $4.5bn assets linked to Vladimir Putin uncovered: Report It will be followed by the It will be followed by the commonwealth summit in Rwanda's capital Kigali from 24th to 25th June (Friday and Saturday), and with India being represented in person by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The commonwealth summit is seen a key moment for Rwanda's President Paul Kagame who will be keen to showcase his country's progress. PM Modi had visited the country in 2018 and even gifted 200 cows. During a 2020 telephonic conversation, Rwanda's President had told PM Modi that the cows have "helped in improving availability of milk for Rwandan children and also increased the income of farmers", according to a ministry of external affairs read out. India is one of the largest, in terms of both size, economy and population members of the 54 members strong grouping. The last, and perhaps one which could get lot of focus is the G7 summit that will take place from 26 to 28 June 2022 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, Germany. The G7 summit happens in the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, something that will strongly dominate the agenda. PM Modi will be in Germany from 26th to 28th, and during the sidelines of the summit is expected to hold number of bilaterals. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had formally extended the invite to PM Modi during his bilateral visit to Berlin last month. PM Modi was in Berlin for the inter-governmental commission meet, that also saw his first in person bilateral with new German chancellor. This year, India has been invited along with Indonesia, Senegal which is also African Union's president, South Africa and Argentina. This is the 4th time India has been consecutively invited or considered for an invite at the G7 summit since 2019. In 2020, President Donald Trump was keen to invite PM Modi for the G7 outreach summit at Camp David. The summit was to take place in June 2020 but due to the covid crisis could not happen. Last year the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had invited India for the G7 summit, but PM Modi could not travel as 2nd wave of Covid pandemic had majorly impacted the country. PM Modi participated in the summit virtually. French President Macron in 2019 had invited India for the G7 ‘Biarritz Summit’ as “a Goodwill Partner”. France was the first country to invite PM Modi for the G7 summit. Also read | Agneepath scheme: Indian Army issues notification for Agniveer recruitments India was first invited for the G8 outreach summit in 2003 when the then Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was Invited by France. The 2003, G8 summit as it was known back then took place in Evian-les-Bains, France. Remember G7 was a G8 grouping, before Russia was suspended in 2014 due to its actions in Crimea. From 2005 to 2009, India was regularly invited to the G8 outreach summit with PM Manmohan Singh representing India. From Germany, PM will travel to United Arab Emirates for a short visit. The last visit by PM to UAE was in August 2019 during which he received the UAE’s highest award, 'Order of Zayed’ conferred upon him by UAE leadership. The visit of Indian PM Modi happens even as ties were tensed with Islamic countries over few last weeks after remarks by now expelled and suspended members of ruling BJP party.

India to take part in BRICS, Commonwealth, G7 summits

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<p>German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Kyiv with his counterparts from France and Italy before the Group of Seven summit at the end of June.</p>

<p>"We are not able to confirm this," a German government spokesperson told Reuters after the publication of the report.</p>

<p>Many world leaders including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have gone on surprise visits to Kyiv without announcing them publically.</p>

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<p>While Scholz, Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi have maintained a dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, none of the three leaders has been to Kyiv since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February.</p>
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<p>Macron has been accused of undermining efforts to push Putin to the negotiating table by some eastern and Baltic partners in Europe.</p>

<p>Placing huge strains on their resources and stockpiles, both Russia and Ukraine have expended large amounts of weaponry in what has become a grinding war of attrition in Donbass.</p>

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<p>According to the British Defence Ministry, Russian bombers have likely been launching heavy 1960s-era anti-ship missiles in Ukraine, which were primarily designed to destroy aircraft carriers using a nuclear warhead.</p>

<p>Expressing hope for getting European Union membership soon, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had recaptured villages and towns in the southeastern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.</p>

<p>It comes after European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv and met Zelensky and said the EU executive's opinion on Ukraine's request to join the bloc would be ready by the end of next week.</p>

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German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Kyiv with his counterparts from France and Italy before the Group of Seven summit at the end of June.

German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Kyiv with his counterparts from France and Italy before the Group of Seven summit at the end of June. "We are not able to confirm this," a German government spokesperson told Reuters after the publication of the report. Many world leaders including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have gone on surprise visits to Kyiv without announcing them publically. × While Scholz, Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi have maintained a dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, none of the three leaders has been to Kyiv since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February. Macron has been accused of undermining efforts to push Putin to the negotiating table by some eastern and Baltic partners in Europe. Placing huge strains on their resources and stockpiles, both Russia and Ukraine have expended large amounts of weaponry in what has become a grinding war of attrition in Donbass. Also read | Ukraine 'will prevail' over Russia with global support, says Zelensky According to the British Defence Ministry, Russian bombers have likely been launching heavy 1960s-era anti-ship missiles in Ukraine, which were primarily designed to destroy aircraft carriers using a nuclear warhead. Expressing hope for getting European Union membership soon, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had recaptured villages and towns in the southeastern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. It comes after European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv and met Zelensky and said the EU executive's opinion on Ukraine's request to join the bloc would be ready by the end of next week. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

Macron, Scholz and Draghi to travel to Kyiv before G7 summit: Report

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the G7 Summit due to take place under German presidency next month. The summit will take place from June 26 to June 28 June 2022 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had formally extended the invite to PM Modi during his bilateral visit to Berlin earlier this month. The G7 summit is happening in the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, something that will strongly dominate the agenda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since 2019, this is the 4th consecutive time that India has been considered to attend the summit. In 2019, under French Presidency of the grouping PM Modi was invited to take part in the summit.</p>

<p>This will be PM Modi's second visit to Germany in matter of 2 months. PM Modi was in Germany early this month. It was first in-person meet between him and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.</p>

<p>One of the key outcomes of this meet was an announcement on the establishment of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership. Under the "green" partnership, Berlin agreed to make an advance commitment of 10 billion Euros of new and additional development assistance till 2030. The countries have also decided to work towards projects in two African countries and one Latin American country. These projects are: Agri-business for women in Malawi, innovative production of potato seed project in Cameroon, and emulation of India's MGNREGA as part of rural social protection in Peru.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India will be taking part in the meet of G7 development ministers in Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday (May 18th and 19th). The meeting is being hosted by Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze. A key outcome of development ministers' meet will be the launch of the global alliance on food security. The launch is key event even as Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts global supply chain and pushes prices of commodities, especially food, high.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Secretary (Economic Relations) in Ministry of External Affairs Dammu Ravi will represent India in the meetings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, he held a meeting with Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Indian mission in Germany in a tweet said, "Discussions focused on further intensifying our cooperation in the field of climate action, development partnership and through G7."&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the G7 Summit due to take place under German presidency next month. The summit will take place from June 26 to June 28 June 2022 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, Germany.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the G7 Summit due to take place under German presidency next month. The summit will take place from June 26 to June 28 June 2022 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had formally extended the invite to PM Modi during his bilateral visit to Berlin earlier this month. The G7 summit is happening in the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, something that will strongly dominate the agenda. Since 2019, this is the 4th consecutive time that India has been considered to attend the summit. In 2019, under French Presidency of the grouping PM Modi was invited to take part in the summit. This will be PM Modi's second visit to Germany in matter of 2 months. PM Modi was in Germany early this month. It was first in-person meet between him and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. One of the key outcomes of this meet was an announcement on the establishment of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership. Under the "green" partnership, Berlin agreed to make an advance commitment of 10 billion Euros of new and additional development assistance till 2030. The countries have also decided to work towards projects in two African countries and one Latin American country. These projects are: Agri-business for women in Malawi, innovative production of potato seed project in Cameroon, and emulation of India's MGNREGA as part of rural social protection in Peru. Meanwhile, India will be taking part in the meet of G7 development ministers in Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday (May 18th and 19th). The meeting is being hosted by Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze. A key outcome of development ministers' meet will be the launch of the global alliance on food security. The launch is key event even as Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts global supply chain and pushes prices of commodities, especially food, high. Secretary (Economic Relations) in Ministry of External Affairs Dammu Ravi will represent India in the meetings. On Tuesday, he held a meeting with Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Indian mission in Germany in a tweet said, "Discussions focused on further intensifying our cooperation in the field of climate action, development partnership and through G7." Thank you @JochenFlasbarth for the excellent meeting with Mr. Dammu Ravi, Secretary(ER) and #AmbHarishParvathaneni. Discussions focused on further intensifying our cooperation in the field of climate action, development partnership and through G7. pic.twitter.com/EJQ5dwdgsL — India in Germany (@eoiberlin) May 17, 2022 × Countries invited to attend the G7 development ministers' meet include, India, Indonesia, Senegal, Vietnam, South Africa. Importantly, this is the first of G7 meetings India is attending under German presidency of the grouping. Key agenda include, Infrastructure investments for sustainable development, Climate, energy and development partnerships for climate neutrality, Access to vaccines and climate neutrality, among others. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

PM Modi to take part in G7 Summit next month

<p>Germany has informally intimated New Delhi its intent to invite India for the G7 summit.</p>

<p>A formal invite is expected soon from Berlin to India. The summit is due to take place from June 26-28&nbsp;at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps. Germany is the chair of the grouping for this year and holds the meeting amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>It is the fourth time India has been consecutively invited to the G7 summit since 2019. &nbsp;France in 2019 had invited India for the G7 ‘Biarritz Summit’ as “a goodwill partner”.</p>

<p>In 2020, President Donald Trump had invited PM Modi to the G7 outreach summit at Camp David. The summit was to take place in June 2020 however due to the COVID-19&nbsp;crisis it could not take place.</p>

<p>Last year the UK had invited India for the G7 summit, but PM Modi could not travel due to the second COVID-19 wave in the&nbsp;country. PM Modi participated in the summit virtually.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the German government has dismissed reports of Berlin not keen to invite New Delhi for the summit due to its Russian policy amid the Ukraine war. It's believed that Germany is planning to not only invite India for the June summit but some other countries also.</p>

<p>India was first invited to&nbsp;the G7 outreach summit in 2003 when the then Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was invited by France. From 2005 to 2009, India has been annually invited to the G7 outreach summit with PM Manmohan Singh representing India.</p>

<p>Germany, this year's G7 host has had close ties with Delhi. EAM Jaishankar was in Munich in February this year for the security conference.&nbsp;During his visit,&nbsp;Jaishankar&nbsp;met his German counterpart.</p>

<p>PM Modi is expected to travel to the country in early May for the 6th Inter-governmental Consultations(IGC). The then German Chancellor Angela Merkel had visited India from October 31 - November 1, 2019 for consultations which takes place every two&nbsp;years alternately between the two&nbsp;countries.</p>

<p>This year's IGC is taking place after a gap of three&nbsp;years because of the pandemic. It&nbsp;will also be the first in-person meeting between PM Modi and the new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The PM will also travel to Denmark for the India Nordic in-person summit.</p>


Germany has informally intimated New Delhi its intent to invite India for the G7 summit. A formal invite is expected soon from Berlin to India. The summit is due to take place from June 26-28 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps.

Germany has informally intimated New Delhi its intent to invite India for the G7 summit. A formal invite is expected soon from Berlin to India. The summit is due to take place from June 26-28 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps. Germany is the chair of the grouping for this year and holds the meeting amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is the fourth time India has been consecutively invited to the G7 summit since 2019. France in 2019 had invited India for the G7 ‘Biarritz Summit’ as “a goodwill partner”. In 2020, President Donald Trump had invited PM Modi to the G7 outreach summit at Camp David. The summit was to take place in June 2020 however due to the COVID-19 crisis it could not take place. Last year the UK had invited India for the G7 summit, but PM Modi could not travel due to the second COVID-19 wave in the country. PM Modi participated in the summit virtually. Meanwhile, the German government has dismissed reports of Berlin not keen to invite New Delhi for the summit due to its Russian policy amid the Ukraine war. It's believed that Germany is planning to not only invite India for the June summit but some other countries also. India was first invited to the G7 outreach summit in 2003 when the then Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was invited by France. From 2005 to 2009, India has been annually invited to the G7 outreach summit with PM Manmohan Singh representing India. Germany, this year's G7 host has had close ties with Delhi. EAM Jaishankar was in Munich in February this year for the security conference. During his visit, Jaishankar met his German counterpart. PM Modi is expected to travel to the country in early May for the 6th Inter-governmental Consultations(IGC). The then German Chancellor Angela Merkel had visited India from October 31 - November 1, 2019 for consultations which takes place every two years alternately between the two countries. This year's IGC is taking place after a gap of three years because of the pandemic. It will also be the first in-person meeting between PM Modi and the new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The PM will also travel to Denmark for the India Nordic in-person summit.

India invited by Germany for G7 summit in June

Germany will host the G7 summit in June and this will be the fourth time that India will be consecutively invited to the G7 summit since 2019. To get more details, watch this report by WION's principal diplomatic correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal.

WION Exclusive: Fourth consecutive G7 invite for India since 2019

Germany will host the G7 summit in June and this will be the fourth time that India will be consecutively invited to the G7 summit since 2019. Earlier, it was rumored that Germany was weighing in on whether or not to invite India. Watch this report by WION's principal diplomatic correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal.

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<p>World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday welcomed the pledge made by G7 nations to donate 870 million vaccine doses. However, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underlined that more help was needed.</p>

<p>"I welcome the support expressed by the G7 for WHO...This is a big help, but we need more and we need them faster," said Dr Ghebreyesus.</p>

<p>Faced with outrage over disparities in jab access, the Group of Seven industrialised powers pledged during a weekend summit in Britain to take their total dose donations to more than one billion, up from 130 million promised in February.</p>

<p>While people in many wealthy nations are enjoying a return to a sense of normalcy thanks to high vaccination rates, the shots remain scarce in less well-off parts of the world.</p>

<p>In terms of doses administered, the imbalance between the G7 and low-income countries, as defined by the World Bank, is 73 to one.</p>

<p>Many of the donated G7 doses will be filtered through Covax, a global body charged with ensuring equitable vaccine distribution.</p>

<p>Run by the WHO, the Gavi vaccine alliance and CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, it has to date shipped more than 87 million vaccine doses to 131 countries -- far fewer than anticipated.</p>

<p><strong>70% target</strong></p>

<p>The WHO wants at least 70 percent of the world's population vaccinated by the next G7 meeting in Germany next year.</p>

<p>"To do that, we need 11 billion doses. The G7 and G20 can make this happen," said Tedros.<br />
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders questioned how sincere the G7 was in pursuing vaccine equity.</p>

<p>"We need to see more clarity around the actual number of doses donated, and exactly how long it's going to take to translate their pledges into real impact and access," the medical charity's Hu Yuanqiong told AFP.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday welcomed the pledge made by G7 nations to donate 870 million vaccine doses. However, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underlined that more help was needed.

World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday welcomed the pledge made by G7 nations to donate 870 million vaccine doses. However, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus underlined that more help was needed. "I welcome the support expressed by the G7 for WHO...This is a big help, but we need more and we need them faster," said Dr Ghebreyesus. Faced with outrage over disparities in jab access, the Group of Seven industrialised powers pledged during a weekend summit in Britain to take their total dose donations to more than one billion, up from 130 million promised in February. While people in many wealthy nations are enjoying a return to a sense of normalcy thanks to high vaccination rates, the shots remain scarce in less well-off parts of the world. In terms of doses administered, the imbalance between the G7 and low-income countries, as defined by the World Bank, is 73 to one. Many of the donated G7 doses will be filtered through Covax, a global body charged with ensuring equitable vaccine distribution. Run by the WHO, the Gavi vaccine alliance and CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, it has to date shipped more than 87 million vaccine doses to 131 countries -- far fewer than anticipated. 70% target The WHO wants at least 70 percent of the world's population vaccinated by the next G7 meeting in Germany next year. "To do that, we need 11 billion doses. The G7 and G20 can make this happen," said Tedros. Medical charity Doctors Without Borders questioned how sincere the G7 was in pursuing vaccine equity. "We need to see more clarity around the actual number of doses donated, and exactly how long it's going to take to translate their pledges into real impact and access," the medical charity's Hu Yuanqiong told AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

G7 vaccine pledge is 'big help' but 'more' is needed: WHO

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