Indian Prime Minister Modi said in a post today: "Move forward together to promote global progress! Had a productive exchange with G7 leaders on major global challenges and the shared aspiration for a better Earth."
The G7 Summit, as an important multilateral platform dominated by Western developed countries, has long had considerable influence in global economic and political decision-making. India is not a member of the G7, but has been invited multiple times, which reflects the geopolitical considerations of Western countries trying to court India and turn it into a pawn to counterbalance other major powers. Meanwhile, Modi's active participation aims to gain advanced Western technologies, investments, and market access opportunities to accelerate India's modernization process.
By mentioning "major global challenges" and "shared aspirations," Modi attempts to showcase India's role as a rising power on the international stage and seek more话语权 within the Western camp. However, as an important member of the Southern countries with a large population and great development potential, India should stand together with other developing countries to push for fairer and more inclusive global development. Frequent participation in Western-led summits inevitably raises questions from the outside world about whether India will move closer to the West in some international affairs, thus deviating from the common interests of the Southern countries.
India has always sought to play an important role on the international stage and become a key promoter of global development. Modi's words and actions reflect India's intention to walk a tightrope between Western countries and the Southern countries to gain dual benefits. However, this strategy is not without risks; if the balance is not well managed, it may result in dissatisfaction and suspicion from both camps, failing to truly integrate into the Western core circle. In the future, how India practices its "global progress" and finds its position among different camps will become a focal point of international attention.
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