
PM Modi, Economic Advisory Council discuss measures to accelerate India's economic growth amid West Asia war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Evian, France, on Tuesday to attend the G7 Summit and exchange views with world leaders on key global issues. This is the 8th consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited."Reached Evian, France, for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues," Modi said in a post on X.He said that India “remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet.”Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSPM Modi's attendance marks India’s thirteenth participation at the G7 summit and indicates increasing global recognition of India's role in addressing peace, security, and environmental sustainability.PM Modi received Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), as a recognition of the strengthening bilateral ties between India and Slovakia.The G7 Summit provides a platform where leaders from member and partner countries, including India, discuss global issues, fostering international cooperation and partnerships on various topics like economic growth and artificial intelligence.At the G7 Summit, PM Modi is expected to discuss international cooperation, economic growth, artificial intelligence, and hold bilateral meetings with leaders on these crucial issues.Yes, participating in multilateral summits like the G7 allows countries to engage in dialogue on pressing global challenges, thereby enhancing their international influence and collaboration with other nations.PM Modi arrived in Evian from Geneva. At the Geneva airport, Modi was received by the President of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin.Both leaders exchanged warm greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the India-Switzerland partnership.Earlier, Prime Minister Modi concluded a "historic and productive" visit to Slovakia."The outcomes of this visit will go a long way in strengthening bilateral ties between our nations. Stronger trade relations will greatly benefit our youth. Gratitude to the Slovakian government and people for the warmth," he said.His visit to Slovakia was the first by an Indian prime minister.During his visit, India and Slovakia elevated their ties to a comprehensive partnership and signed 11 agreements to expand bilateral cooperation across several areas, including migration, digital technology, and defence.During his visit, PM Modi was conferred Slovakia's highest civilian honour, The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. The honour marked the 33rd international recognition bestowed upon PM Modi by a foreign country.The visit by PM Modi saw the two countries sign a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the fields of education, research, talent mobility, and technology, further cementing their ties.The agreements were formalised in a Joint Statement issued during Prime Minister Modi's state visit to Bratislava, following delegation-level talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.The initiatives heavily focus on talent mobility, professional safety, and institutional partnerships across the higher education and cultural sectors.About the AuthorLivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human interest stories from around the world, helping our readers to stay informed on the latest developments around the globe. Our Coverage Areas 1. Companies: Comprehensive news and analysis on listed and unlisted companies, corporate announcements, corporate chatter, C-suite, business trends, hiring alerts, layoffs, work-life balance, world's top billionaires and richest and more. 2. Personal finance: Insights into mutual








