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G20 Summit: Prime Minister Modi Holds Bilaterals With Justin Trudeau

Darpan News Desk, 07 Jul, 2017 12:11 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held bilateral meetings with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and Canadian President Justin Trudeau, along with informal interactions with a number of world leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg.

Even more vigorous, agreed! The Canada-India bond is strong. Wonderful to see you again. https://t.co/dk7eDLjaQi
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 7, 2017

Prime Minister Modi also had a brief chat with many top world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Theresa May, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Connecting with Canada...PM @narendramodi and PM @JustinTrudeau held talks at Hamburg. pic.twitter.com/99i83CVIpu
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2017

At the BRICS leaders' gathering in Hamburg, Prime Minister Modi held informal meetings with Brazilian President Michel Temer and South African President Jacob Zuma.

Furthering India-Japan ties...Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @AbeShinzo meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/MgHnJ9y3Ds
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2017

The Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President Xi Jinping also shook hands at the meet and had a conversation on a "range of issues". The interaction between Prime Minister Modi and Xi took place amidst bilateral tensions over the Sikkim standoff.

He later met Abe and Trudeau and discussed a host of issues.

All smiles at the G20 Summit...PM @narendramodi, Chancellor Merkel and President @EmmanuelMacron at the Summit in Hamburg. pic.twitter.com/ohcaeIIHhA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2017

Prime Minister Modi last met Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington in April 2016. The two leaders also spoke over phone to discuss the Paris Climate Agreement ahead of Prime Minister Modi's visit to the US last month.

We're at the #G20 working with our friends to make sure everyone has a chance to succeed. Thanks for the welcome Chancellor Merkel. pic.twitter.com/3JOaXIs6Bt
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 7, 2017

Touching base with @EmmanuelMacron - we’re committed to addressing climate change & increasing trade to benefit people in Canada & France. pic.twitter.com/opVUVCkVtr
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 7, 2017

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