India

G7 Summit: PM Modi's multi-alignment approach delivers tangible economic outcomes

Darpan News Desk IANS, 17 Jun, 2026 10:35 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meetings at the G7 Summit highlighted how India's multi-alignment approach is bearing fruit across major global economies.

After PM Modi's meeting with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer, it has been decided that India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force from July 15, 2026, which will significantly boost bilateral trade and investment between the two countries.

The operationalisation of the CETA will mark a structural transformation in India's global trade architecture.

At the same time, India has protected sensitive sectors, including dairy products, cereals, millets, edible oils, oilseeds, apples and several vegetable products.

The India-Canada joint statement, issued after the meeting of PM Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, noted the "satisfaction of both leaders with the progress in negotiations towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)" and reaffirmed their "shared objective of concluding the negotiations in 2026".

In the meeting with the EU leadership, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa said: "Since we have concluded the 'mother of all trade deals', we have been moving fast to deliver on our commitments. We will sign the Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year."

PM Modi posted on social media platform X that "It was wonderful meeting European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Evian earlier today".

"At the start of this year, India was proud to host them for our Republic Day celebrations. This has been a great time for India-EU ties as we have concluded the Free Trade Agreement. During our talks, we discussed how to further deepen economic linkages in the times to come. Our growing cooperation can play an important role in strengthening peace, stability, and prosperity in today's global environment," the Prime Minister noted.

Taken together, these developments demonstrate how PM Modi's multi-alignment approach is translating into concrete economic outcomes, with Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Picture Courtesy: X/ Narendra Modi

Prev Next

MORE India ARTICLES

'Sikh prisoners in jail for 3 decades', Manish Tewari seeks debate on remission policy

A day after convicts in the infamous Bilkis Bano case were released, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Tuesday took up the case of Sikh prisoners languishing in jails and called for a uniformity in the definition of remission policy. "There must be uniformity across the country about definition of life imprisonment & remissions permissible".

'Sikh prisoners in jail for 3 decades', Manish Tewari seeks debate on remission policy

Prayer at Akal Takht to commemorate lakhs of Punjabis who died during Partition

Lakhs of Punjabis, who lost their lives during the 1947 India-Pakistan Partition of the country, were remembered at Akal Takht on Tuesday. A special Ardas Samagam (prayer congregation) was organised in this regard at Akal Takht, in which, tributes were paid to lakhs of people who lost their lives during the country's Partition.

Prayer at Akal Takht to commemorate lakhs of Punjabis who died during Partition

Man in UP kills father, sisters over property

The incident took place in Baraut town and the motive behind it is said to be a property dispute. Circle Officer (CO) Yuvraj said that the deceased included Brijpal, 60, Jyoti, 24 and Anuradha, 17.

Man in UP kills father, sisters over property

Punjab CM dedicates Aam Aadmi Clinic in Ludhiana

The Chief Minister said these clinics will be opened in every nook and corner of the state, adding, that in big villages, two such clinics will be opened for the convenience of the people. He said in the first phase, 75 such Aam Aadmi clinics have been dedicated to people to mark the 75th Independence Day.

Punjab CM dedicates Aam Aadmi Clinic in Ludhiana

PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort; remembers freedom fighters

Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi said that the citizens are thankful to Bapu, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Veer Savarkar and others who sacrificed their lives on the path of duty.

PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort; remembers freedom fighters

I-Day: With 1,000 high res cameras, anti-drone system, Red Fort turns into impenetrable fortress

As India celebrates the 75th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, police in the national capital have made stringent security arrangements, especially at the Red Fort, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his address to the nation.