PM addressed sessions at G-7 Summit

PM addressed sessions at G-7 Summit
Question: PM Modi held bilateral talks with which one of the following country on sidelines of G7 Summit?
(a) United States
(b) Japan
(c) France
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the President of Senegal Macky Sall and held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit at Biarritz, France.
  • PM Modi participated in the Session on Climate, Bio-diversity and Oceans, and raised India’s concerns on the emerging issues.  
  • The Prime Minister also participated during another Session on Digital Technology. 
  • Afterwards,the Prime Minister met German Chancellor Angela Merkel and United States President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral and a gamut of issues of mutual interest. 
  • India is one of the few countries which was extended a special invitation to participate in the summit.
  • World leaders in the Summit aim to provide a common platform for various issues including climate change, terrorism, inequalities and trade amidst changing scenario in world trade and blocs.
  • The highlight of the summit was that newly invited countries will have a definite determination to work for furthering peace and stability in the region and also in boosting world economy. 

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