Prime Minister Narendra Modi may not attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada.This would be the first time in six years that he skipped the meeting of the world’s top industrialised countries, which also includes the European Union, IMF, World Bank, and the United Nations.

Relations between India and Canada have been tense recently. Although both countries have started to take small steps to improve ties after leadership changes in Canada, experts say it may take more time for a full recovery. India is now the fourth-largest economy in the world. Experts believe India could become an important trade partner for Canada, which is trying to boost its weak economy.

According to the sources of News18, India is not likely to go to the G7 meeting in Canada in May. This is because of worries about safety, as Canada has become a place where Khalistani extremists are active, and because of problems between the two countries. India and Canada had bad relations after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blamed India for the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India denied this, and Trudeau did not show any proof. This caused a big fight between the two countries. Both sent their diplomats back home, and India stopped giving visas to Canadians.

After Trudeau left, Mark Carney, from the same party, became the leader.People hoped relations would get better. Carney helped his party win the election and might help Canada’s weak economy by working with India. Canada also has problems with the US and China.Recently, Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand talked with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. She said Canada wants to fix the relationship with India but it will take time and small steps.

During her meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said both countries talked about improving their relationship. When asked if they would soon appoint new ambassadors (high commissioners), she said they are moving “one step at a time.”Anand also said that Canada will not compromise on the rule of law and that the investigation into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar is still going on. She made this statement during an interview with The Globe and Mail.