Modi, Trump Likely to Hold Key Bilateral Meeting During G7 Summit in France
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold an important bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 Summit scheduled to take place in France from June 15 to 17. Diplomatic preparations for the high-level interaction are reportedly underway.
According to diplomatic sources, Prime Minister Modi will attend the summit as a special guest, while President Trump has already confirmed his participation in the gathering of world leaders. Officials from both countries are said to be working on the agenda for the anticipated meeting.
The talks are expected to focus on key issues including trade, tariffs, energy cooperation, defense ties, emerging technologies, and developments in the Indo-Pacific region. Analysts believe the meeting could further strengthen strategic relations between Washington and New Delhi amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics.
The summit will also host guest nations including India, Brazil, Kenya, South Korea, and others. French President Emmanuel Macron had formally invited Modi to participate in the summit.
Observers say the G7 gathering provides a natural diplomatic platform for a Modi-Trump engagement, potentially serving as a precursor or alternative to an official White House visit in the coming months.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier conveyed an invitation from President Trump for Prime Minister Modi to visit the White House, signaling continued momentum in US-India relations.
