New Delhi (NVI) US President Donald Trump today invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the next G7 summit to be held in the US.
Both the leaders had a telephonic conversation today and President Trump spoke about the US Presidency of the Group of Seven, and conveyed his desire to expand the ambit of the grouping beyond the existing membership, to include other important countries including India, according to a statement by Prime Minister’s Office.
“In this context, he extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to attend the next G-7 Summit to be held in USA,” the PMO said.
Responding to the invitation, PM Modi commended President Trump for his creative and far-sighted approach, acknowledging the fact that such an expanded forum would be in keeping with the emerging realities of the post-COVID world.
He said that India would be happy to work with the US and other countries to ensure the success of the proposed Summit.
Apart from this, the PM expressed concern regarding the ongoing civil disturbances in the US, and conveyed his best wishes for an early resolution of the situation, PMO said.
The two leaders also exchanged views on other topical issues, such as the COVID-19 situation in the two countries, the situation on the India-China border, and the need for reforms in the World Health Organisation.
During the conversation, President Trump warmly recalled his visit to India in February this year. Prime Minister Modi said that the visit had been memorable and historic on many accounts, and had also added new dynamism to the bilateral relationship.
