Carney Invites Modi to G7 Summit in Alberta, Opening Door to Renewed India-Canada Dialogue

Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, which will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta.

Modi’s expected presence at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis would mark his first visit to Canada since his 2015 bilateral trip as Prime Minister.

The invitation came during a phone call between the two leaders, their first since Carney’s recent election win. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the leaders discussed “deep people-to-people ties and significant commercial links,” while also agreeing to maintain ongoing law enforcement dialogue and address shared security concerns.

Carney shared news of the call on X (formerly Twitter), writing:

“I spoke with @NarendraModi today on the longstanding relationship between Canada and India, including deep people-to-people ties and significant commercial links. Importantly, we agreed to continued law enforcement dialogue and discussions addressing security concerns.”

I spoke with @NarendraModi today on the longstanding relationship between Canada and India, including deep people-to-people ties and significant commercial links. Importantly, we agreed to continued law enforcement dialogue and discussions addressing security concerns.

— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) June 6, 2025

Modi responded with a message of goodwill and optimism for the future of bilateral relations.

“Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit.”

Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2025

This exchange is being closely watched in diplomatic circles, especially in light of recent strains between Ottawa and New Delhi. Tensions escalated last year after public accusations made by the previous Canadian administration regarding alleged interference by Indian operatives on Canadian soil. The fallout led to diplomatic expulsions, a slowdown in trade talks, and a pause in official ministerial visits.

While this call does not signal a complete reset, it suggests a willingness by both sides to restore working relations and manage disagreements through institutional channels.