Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, calling US President Donald Trump’s abrupt departure from the G7 Summit a “setback” for the PM’s so-called “Huglomacy.”
In a pointed post on X, Ramesh said, “President Trump has left the G7 Summit a day before the G7 outreach with eight other countries that includes India begins. A setback for self-styled Vishwaguru’s Huglomacy.”
Trump left the summit venue in Kananaskis, Alberta, late Monday after attending a family dinner, citing urgent developments in the Middle East. His early departure meant he missed the outreach sessions on Tuesday that featured leaders from several non-G7 countries, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Despite Trump’s absence, PM Modi continued with his diplomatic engagements. Wrapping up his visit to Canada, he expressed appreciation to the Canadian government and people for hosting a successful G7 Summit. “We remain committed to furthering global peace, prosperity and sustainability,” Modi said in a post on X.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also described the visit as “very productive,” highlighting discussions on energy security, technology, innovation, and deeper bilateral ties with other participating nations.
During the summit, PM Modi engaged in high-level talks with key global leaders including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. He also reaffirmed solidarity with the Global South during meetings with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
This year’s summit marked Modi’s sixth consecutive participation in the G7 and his first official visit to Canada in a decade. Following his engagements, he departed for Croatia for the next leg of his international tour.