The Indo-Canadian community has welcomed prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to canada for the G7 Summit. They have expressed their hope that this year will mark a new turning point in bilateral relations. The Indo-Canadian community has welcomed prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to canada for the G7 Summit. They have expressed their hope that this year will mark a new turning point in bilateral relations. sumit Singh, an Indian-Canadian businessman and immigration consultant from Brampton, expressed his optimism about this year. "I welcome prime minister Modi to canada," he said. "Thank you prime minister Mark Carney for the invitation. It is a positive step and I hope it will restore normalcy in India-Canada relations."
Singh also expressed concern about the impact of diplomatic tensions on the indian diaspora. "Over 1.5 million people of indian origin live in Canada. The deterioration of relations in the last two years has hurt them," he said, adding, "This visit is a sign of hope." Canadian broadcaster Halimah Sadia also hailed the visit as a diplomatic breakthrough."Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is in canada to attend the G7 summit. Our prime minister Mark Carney has done a great job of easing tensions by inviting him," she said. There has been a long-standing sense of unease and anxiety among Canadians. This invitation, and prime minister Modi's acceptance, will make a significant difference in improving India-Canada relations," Sadia said.

Vishal Saini, director of Hindu Forum canada, also welcomed the visit and stressed the contribution of Indian-Canadians. "Approximately 1.5 million Indian-Canadians make a significant contribution to the indian and Canadian economies," he said. "Prime minister Modi's visit will further strengthen the cultural and economic ties between the two countries." After arriving in Calgary, canada, on monday (local time), prime minister Narendra Modi said he would meet various leaders at the G7 summit and share his views on important global issues.

He will also emphasize the priorities of the Global South, Modi said. The visit is part of his official three-nation tour, which will begin with cyprus and end with Croatia. In a tweet, prime minister Modi said, “I have landed in Calgary, canada to participate in the G7 summit. I will meet various leaders at the summit and share my views on important global issues. I will also emphasize the priorities of the Global South.”
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Sowmiya Sriram

17/06/2025 10:18 AM