Canada Will Host Next G7 Summit in 2025: Will India Be Invited?

Canada is set to host the G7 Summit in Alberta's Kananaskis in 2025, as announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 

This significant event will mark Canada's turn to assume the G7 Presidency, a role currently held by Italy until the end of this year. 

While the excitement surrounding the upcoming summit is palpable among Canadians, the question of India's invitation remains a topic of interest and speculation.

Trudeau, sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter), expressed his enthusiasm for the 2025 summit while acknowledging Italy's ongoing leadership. 

"I can appreciate the keenness with it with which Canadians are looking forward to next year's G7. However, Italy continues to be the President of this G7 for the rest of this year and I look forward to working with Prime Minister Meloni and all my G7 Partners on the broad range of issues that we've talked about," Trudeau stated, as reported by PTI. 

He added that more details about the 2025 summit would be disclosed once Canada officially assumes the G7 Presidency next year.

The G7 Summit in 2025 will gather the seven member countries—the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Italy, Germany, and France—along with the European Union. 

Traditionally, the host country has the prerogative to invite additional non-member nations to participate in the summit. 

This practice was evident at the recent summit in Italy's Apulia, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. 

The event provided a platform for Modi to engage in bilateral meetings with leaders like UK's Rishi Sunak, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and France's Emmanuel Macron. Notably, Modi also had a brief interaction with Trudeau, which was mentioned in a one-line caption on X: “Met Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau at the G7 Summit.”

However, the relationship between India and Canada has been strained recently. 

Tensions escalated when Trudeau, speaking at the Canadian parliament, claimed there were "credible allegations" linking Indian agents to the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, last June. 

These allegations have not been substantiated with concrete evidence, and India has vehemently protested against the pro-Khalistani elements finding refuge in Canada. 

Despite these diplomatic tensions, Trudeau has not provided proof to back his accusations, leaving the allegations unproven and contentious.

Given this backdrop, the possibility of inviting Prime Minister Modi to the 2025 G7 Summit remains uncertain. 

When asked about this potential invitation, Trudeau reiterated his focus on the current presidency under Italy and deferred any announcements regarding next year’s summit. 

“I can appreciate the keenness with it with which Canadians are looking forward to next year’s G7. 

However, Italy continues to be the President of this G7 for the rest of this year and I look forward to working with Prime Minister Meloni and all my G7 Partners on the broad range of issues that we’ve talked about. 

I will have more to say about next year’s G7 when we assume the G7 Presidency next year,” he said.

As Canada prepares to host the G7 Summit in 2025, the dynamics of its diplomatic relationships will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the guest list. 

Whether India will receive an invitation remains to be seen, but the ongoing dialogue and interactions between the two nations will be key determinants in this decision. 

The world will be watching closely as details unfold, eager to see how these global leaders navigate the complexities of international relations and cooperation.