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.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to the upcoming Group of Seven summit in a phone call on Friday, as the two sides look to mend ties after relations soured in the past two years.

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.