AGARTALA, June 14 (TIWN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Italy’s Apulia to attend Outreach session of the G7 Summit.

According to reports, Modi will hold bilateral talks with world leaders on various issues on Friday.

PM Modi is expected to participate in a summit session entitled Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa-Mediterranean to be hosted by Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and joined by Pope Francis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi before leaving for Italy said that the discussion session at the upcoming Outreach session would focus on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean.  

“At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024,” PMO office released statement.

“I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit. I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions,” the statement said.

“During the discussions at the Outreach session, the focus would be on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India’s Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South,” it added.

“I am also looking forward to meeting other leaders participating in the Summit,” said PM in the PMO press release.