Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit in Alberta later this month, an invitation Modi accepted despite strained ties between the countries.

Amidst strained relations, Canada invited India to the G7 summit, driven by pressure from other G6 nations seeking stronger strategic partnerships with India. Despite past tensions, India's economic significance and commitment to law enforcement dialogue were key factors in the invitation.

India is the fifth largest economy in the world and it is central to a number of critical global supply chains, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney mentioned during recent interview.