World Should Move From Donor-Recipient To Partnerships Based On Solidarity And Equality: PM Modi To G7 Leaders

EVIAN-LES-BAINS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the G7 leaders that the world should move from donor-recipient to partnerships based on solidarity and equality.

Speaking at the Outreach Session on ‘Forging new Partnerships and rebuilding international solidarity here, Modi also underscored the importance of “trust” in building international partnerships, especially in an increasingly interconnected world.

Prime Minister Modi, who was seated next to US President Donald Trump, said that the world should move from donor-recipient to partnerships based on solidarity and equality.

Modi said that India has always followed a ‘humanity first’ approach reflected in India-led International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFe and Ek Ped Maa ke Naam initiatives.

He also underlined that India’s vision of international partnership is rooted in the timeless philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – the world is one family.

Before the start of the proceedings at the G7 Summit, Modi exchanged pleasantries with G7 leaders.

Modi arrived in Evian-les-Bains after concluding his two-day trip to Slovakia.

The Group of 7 (G7) brings together seven of the world’s most advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Union is also a member of the bloc.

The G7 serves as the forum of choice for its members to discuss and coordinate action in response to major economic, financial and geopolitical challenges on the global stage. (Agencies)