PM Modi to attend G-7 Summit in France, invited by Emmanuel Macron

• PM Modi accepts invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron to attend G-7 Summit in France this June.
• India's participation highlights its growing influence in global politics and its role as a bridge between BRICS and G-7.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and French Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed Modi's attendance at the Evian Summit from June 15-17.
• Discussions included addressing macro-economic imbalances and enhancing international partnership.
• India and France agreed to work jointly on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route.