In an exclusive interview at the 2025 G7 summit in Canada, Professor John Kirton discusses the key issues on the table, from the Israel-Iran conflict to Donald Trump's tariffs, nuclear threats, and the evolving India-Canada relations.

The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies

Prime Minister Modi engaged in the G7 Outreach Session in Canada, holding bilateral meetings with leaders from Canada, Germany, Ukraine, and Australia

The Group of Seven (G7) and Europe Union leaders attend a session during the G7 summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. (Government of Canada/Handout via Xinhua)

PM Modi met with leaders of South Korea, Mexico, Australia & South Africa at the G7 Summit, discussing trade, technology, and global issues.

EU President Ursula von der Leyen agrees with President Donald Trump on China trade policies at G7, stating "Donald is right" about China's export restrictions.

India will highlight the priorities of the Global South at the G-7 summit in Canada, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Calgary on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) to participate in the G-7 Outreach Summit. Besides the summit, Mr. Modi is expected to participate in four bilateral meetings with the leaders of Germany, Canada, Ukraine and Italy.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will soon be back in Washington from the Group of Seven nations’ summit held in Canada due to the situation in the Middle East where the conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated.