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3:02 PM

G7 Summit 2024 LIVE: G7 leaders discussing migration

1:49 PM

G7 leaders to hold talks on migration

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations will focus migration on the second day of their summit Friday, seeking ways to combat trafficking 

12:45 PM

PM Modi's itinerary at G7 summit

- PM Modi will take part in a summit session on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

- PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni.

- PM Modi is also expected to have discussions with US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and other prominent G7 leaders.

- PM Modi could also likely interact with Pope Francis.

12:30 PM

Biden, Zelenskiy ink 10-year defense agreement at G7 summit

US President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy inked a 10-year bilateral security pact on Thursday, which seeks to strengthen bolstering Ukraine's defense against Russian invaders and getting Ukraine closer to NATO membership.

11:47 AM

PM Modi to have one-on one meetings with world leaders on Friday: MEA

 

“Tomorrow (Friday) is a packed day for him. We have several bilateral meetings with world leaders lined up. He will also be addressing the Outreach session of the G7 Summit,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a video message from the Brindisi Airport.

 

11:08 AM

Italy president hosts leaders for seafront dinner at Castello Svevo

At the end of the first day of the G7 summit in Puglia,  leaders attended a dinner hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella. The Castello Svevo of Brindisi was chosen as the location for the event.

10:49 AM

India to focus on AI, energy, Africa

PM Modi had undercored  that the country will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean during the G7 Summit outreach session. 

10:32 AM

We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, says PM Modi

 

"We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," said PM Modi.

10:22 AM

We (world leaders) aim to address global challenges and foster international cooperation, says PM Modi

"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," says PM Modi.

10:16 AM

Pope to attend G7 summit, engage in discussion on AI's ramifications

According to a Vatican statement, Pope Francis will participate in a dialogue on ethical ramifications of artificial intelligence during a meeting open to representatives from nations outside the G7.

9:20 AM

PM Modi arrives in Italy's Apulia, to hold talks with world leaders today

PM Modi arrived in Apulia, southern Italy, to attend the Outreach session of the G7 Summit. "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," PM Modi wrote on X.