Is the World Recognizing India's Growing Influence as PM Modi Visits Canada for G7?

Toronto, June 17 (NationPress) A surge of excitement is palpable among the Indian diaspora as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Canada for the G7 Summit on Monday. Members of the Indian community express that the world is now recognizing India's expanding influence and status as one of the fastest-growing economies.

This visit marks PM Modi's first journey to Canada following a tumultuous era in India-Canada relations, and many view it as a potential turning point for both nations.

PM Modi's trip to Canada is at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to participate in the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.

The invitation has instilled a renewed sense of vigor among the Indian diaspora in Canada, many of whom are optimistic that this high-level engagement will lead to improved bilateral relations.

PIOCC Director Naresh Kumar Chavda stated to IANS, 'The fact that India is now being invited to such significant global summits signifies that the world acknowledges India's growing influence... PM Modi Ji's visit to the G7 after a decade is a promising moment.'

Author and Podcaster Kushal Mehra remarked to IANS, 'This is definitely a positive advancement. For the past three years, our dialogue had come to a complete halt. It’s encouraging that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken the initiative to invite PM Modi. The news regarding security partnership is also uplifting.'

Indo-Canadian citizen Mann Parekh mentioned to IANS, 'It’s well-known that Canada-India relations haven't been at their optimal best recently. However, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation is a beacon of hope, providing an opportunity to reset and enhance ties between our two nations.'

President of the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce, Kushagr Sharma, commented to IANS, 'PM Modi's presence here indicates that both sides are eager to collaborate. This collaboration will significantly benefit the economic landscape of both countries. Trade is already occurring and will likely grow. As ties improve, trade will expand, enhancing both nations' economies.'

University of Calgary Senate member Nidhi Lodha expressed, 'I perceive this as a highly positive maneuver. There is optimism that this step will invigorate and fortify the relationship between India and Canada, which had nearly reached a standstill. I believe PM Modi's leadership has been exceptionally beneficial for India. We all regard him as an exemplary leader, and we are sincerely pleased that he is the Prime Minister of our nation.'

A member of the Indian diaspora, Swati, shared with IANS, 'What is transpiring now is poised to be a very positive development for us. Undoubtedly, all of this has been achievable under PM Modi Ji's leadership, sending a clear message not only to our nation but also to foreign countries that India is no longer an underdeveloped nation, but is advancing on a robust trajectory.'