On the sidelines of the on going G7 Summit in France Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with Senegal President Macky Sall and the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in various sectors, including cooperation in combating terrorism.

PM Modi also stressed upon “strengthening ties with an important African Partner.” PM Modi is also likely to discuss the Kashmir issue with President of United States Donald Trump.

“PM @narendramodi met with President Macky Sall of #Senegal on margins of the #G7Biarritz Summit,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Strengthening ties with an important African partner

PM @narendramodi met with President Macky Sall of #Senegal on margins of the #G7Biarritz Summit. Discussed bilateral ties, including development partnership and cooperation in counter terrorism and international fora. pic.twitter.com/qOBD0jzh58

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 26, 2019

The two leaders “discussed bilateral ties, including development partnership and cooperation in counter terrorism and international fora,” he said in the tweet.  Along with India, Senegal too is a special invitee to the G7 Summit.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the invitation to India was a “reflection of the personal chemistry” between Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron and also “recognition of India as a major economic power.” The countries which are part of the G7 include the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US.

External Affairs spokesperson Kumar also tweeted pictures from one of the sessions of G7 Summit where PM Modi spoke on “India’s contribution to address reducing biodiversity, climate change, water stress and ocean pollution.”

Reiterating India’s commitment to tackle global challenges

PM @narendramodi attended the dedicated session of #G7Biarritz summit on ‘Biodiversity, Oceans, Climate’. Underlined India’s contribution to address reducing biodiversity, climate change, water stress & ocean pollution pic.twitter.com/xDlYYKzErx

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 26, 2019

On Sunday PM Modi also met United Nations Secretary Genral Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the G7 summit at the picturesque French seaside town of Biarritz, where PM Modi arrived after a visit to Bahrain. Though India is not a member of G7 countries, he has been personally invited by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Following his meeting with the UN general secretary, PM Modi also attended the G7 Leaders’ Dinner in Biarritz, where he was welcomed by the French President and the First Lady Brigitte Macron.