Prime Minister addresses the session on "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity" at G7 Summit in France

📌 Summary:

• PM Modi addressed the G7 Summit Outreach Session "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity" in Evian, France (16 June 2026) as a special invitee

• Core message: in an interconnected world where energy, food, health, cyber and economic security are intertwined, building international partnerships is a necessity for human progress and prosperity

• Warned that trade and technology are being misused for narrow interests, creating a "trust deficit"; drawing on COVID-19 lessons, urged nations to build trust and transparency in global partnerships

• Showcased India's "humanity first" approach via the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFE and 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam'

• Cited India as a "first responder" in disasters abroad — cyclone in Sri Lanka, earthquake in Afghanistan, floods in Mozambique, hurricane in Jamaica

• Called for moving beyond the donor-recipient paradigm to solidarity and equal ownership; flagged disrespect for international law as the biggest hurdle and stressed dialogue and diplomacy for peace and stability

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 IR — India and global groupings (G7 outreach), India's role in plurilateral coalitions and reform of global governance

📝 Prelims Facts:

• G7 members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA (plus the EU); India participates as an outreach/guest country, not a member

• ISA and CDRI are India-initiated global coalitions; Mission LiFE = Lifestyle for Environment

🔑 Key Term: G7 Outreach Session — sessions where the G7 invites non-member guest countries (such as India) to deliberate on global issues, without conferring membership