ISLAMABAD: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not been invited to the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, according to reports from Indian media outlets.
This marks the first time in six years that India will be absent from the global leaders’ gathering, scheduled for June 15-17 in Kananaskis, Alberta.
The absence comes amid strained relations between Canada and India, triggered by allegations of Indian involvement in the 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.
Ottawa has accused Indian agents of orchestrating the murder, a claim that led to a diplomatic fallout and the expulsion of six Indian diplomats. In response, Canada further accused Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah of being involved in plotting against Sikh separatists abroad, further complicating the bilateral relationship.
India has been a regular participant in the G7 summit since 2019, but this year’s exclusion highlights the growing tensions between the two nations. With no formal invitation extended to Modi, India’s absence from the summit reflects the continuing strain in diplomatic ties.
