Modi expected to meet Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet at the G7 summit in France to discuss bilateral trade and global issues. This meeting follows ongoing trade tensions, including proposed U.S. tariffs on India.
Why it matters
High-level diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and India is crucial for global trade stability and geopolitical alignment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit taking place in Evian, France on June 16-17, official sources have told The Hindu . Mr. Trump has already announced that he will participate in the G7 summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting will mark the first interaction between Mr. Modi and Mr. Trump since they last met in February 2025 in Washington DC. The sources did not elaborate on the details of the planned discussion but it is understood that the two sides will cover the bilateral trade pact under negotiation, and other regional and global matters of mutual concern. The officials provided this information soon after sharing details on Mr. Modi’s upcoming travel schedule for France and the Slovak Republic.
The report provides factual details about scheduled diplomatic meetings and trade negotiations without taking a partisan stance.
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