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.

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada underscored the significance of India's participation in the G7 Summit, citing its status as the world's fifth-largest economy and its essential role in global supply chains.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the Canada-hosted Group of Seven summit later this month as ties between the two nations improve.