G7 Summit 2026: India will always be on the side of peace, PM Modi tells Zelenskyy
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Why in news
PM Modi and President Zelenskyy met at the G7 Summit in France to discuss restoring pre-war trade ties and expanding industrial cooperation amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Background
The meeting took place in Evian, France, during the G7 Summit. The leaders discussed restoring trade ties and industrial projects while emphasizing a commitment to peace and human values.
Facts for Prelims
- PostNarendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
- PostVolodymyr Zelenskyy: President of Ukraine
- PlaceEvian: Location of the G7 Summit meeting in France
- FactRussia-Ukraine war: Ongoing for over four years as of 2024
For Mains
Q. Discuss India's evolving role in mediating global conflicts and its strategy of balancing strategic autonomy with economic cooperation in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing non-alignment principles with the need for global peace and regional stability
- Economic diplomacy: Leveraging trade and industrial cooperation as a tool for soft power and reconstruction
- Humanitarian priority: Aligning foreign policy with the promotion of human values over geopolitical blocs
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Economic Diplomacy · Multilateralism · Soft Power · Non-Alignment
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