PM Modi Meets Donald Trump At G7 Summit 2026 In France; India-US Trade Deal Talks Expected
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Paris
- Jun 16, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US (White House) President Donald Trump held a brief but significant meeting during the G7 Summit 2026 in Evian, France , marking their first face-to-face interaction in nearly 16 months. The two leaders were seen engaged in conversation for several minutes and later participated together in the G7 Outreach Session, attracting global attention amid growing discussions on India-US relations.
The meeting comes ahead of a scheduled bilateral discussion between India and the United States, where both sides are expected to focus on key issues including the India-US trade deal, tariff policies, foreign investment opportunities, and strengthening the strategic partnership between the world's largest democracies.
India-US Trade Deal, Tariffs And Investment To Dominate Talks
According to officials, Prime Minister Modi and President Trump are expected to hold detailed talks on June 17. The agenda is likely to include negotiations on trade agreements, market access, tariff concerns, technology cooperation, and future economic collaboration.
The upcoming discussion is being closely watched by global markets and international policymakers as both countries seek to expand economic and strategic cooperation.
French President Emmanuel Macron Welcomes PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian on Tuesday to participate in the prestigious G7 Summit hosted by France. Upon arrival, he was received by French President Emmanuel Macron. Leaders attending the summit later joined the traditional group photograph, symbolizing international cooperation among advanced and emerging economies.
Modi And Giorgia Meloni Share Light Moment At Summit
On the sidelines of the summit, Prime Minister Modi also met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Their interaction quickly became a talking point after Meloni humorously referred to their popularity on Instagram.
The exchange follows Modi's recent visit to Rome during his five-nation diplomatic tour, where a light-hearted moment involving a Melody candy gifted to Meloni became a viral sensation across social media platforms.
India's 13th Participation In G7 Summit
India is participating in the G7 Summit as a partner nation for the 13th time. This is also the seventh occasion on which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended the influential global forum.
During the summit, Modi joined a high-level session titled "Forging New Partnerships and Renewing International Solidarity." The meeting brought together G7 leaders, invited countries, and representatives from leading international financial institutions, including the World Bank and African Development Bank.
Which Countries Are Participating In The G7 Summit 2026?
The G7 Summit includes member nations Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with representatives from the European Union.
France has also invited several major global leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, and Kenyan President William Ruto.
The summit is expected to focus on global economic growth, geopolitical stability, international security, climate cooperation, and strengthening partnerships between developed and emerging nations.
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