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Current Affairs & GKThe Hindu14 June 2026
Will voice Global South's aspirations in G7 summit, says PM Modi ahead of trip to France, Slovakia
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📌 Summary:
- PM Modi began a six-day visit to France and Slovakia (June 13–18, 2026) at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron and PM Robert Fico
- Modi said he will voice the Global South's aspirations at the G7 Summit, to which India is invited as an outreach partner
- Visit focuses on technology cooperation and bilateral ties; a Trump–Modi meeting is expected on the G7 sidelines
- Reinforces India's positioning as a bridge between the developed West and the Global South
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 — India and global groupings; outreach diplomacy; Global South leadership.
📝 Prelims Facts:
- G7 members: US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan (India is an outreach invitee, not a member)
- France President: Emmanuel Macron; Slovakia PM: Robert Fico
- Visit dates: June 13–18, 2026
🔑 Key Term: Global South — the developing and emerging economies of Asia, Africa and Latin America whose interests India seeks to represent in global forums.
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