Prime Minister Mark Carney said his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday was a "necessary" step toward rebuilding the relationship between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance at the G7 summit is a reflection of the size and dynamism of the Indian economy and the leadership position India plays, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said. Carney held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the margins of the G7 summit here in Canada on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Canada time) continued meeting world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening global partnerships.