PM Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday. During the summit, PM Modi met US President Donald Trump, and the two leaders were seen sitting together and conversing for approximately 5 minutes. This meeting comes after a gap of 16 months; their last interaction was in February 2025 at the White House.
Tomorrow evening at 6:30 PM, PM Modi and President Trump are expected to discuss trade agreements, tariffs, investments, and strategic partnerships. There is also a possibility of discussions on the long-pending India-US trade deal.
The G7 Summit, formally inaugurated by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, is hosting leaders from G7 member countries, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, along with representatives from the European Union. Leaders from guest nations, including India, are also participating.
The summit's agenda includes geopolitical crises, global economic cooperation, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). PM Modi has been invited as a guest nation leader, marking his seventh participation in the G7 Summit.
Key Points
- PM Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France after 16 months.
- The leaders spoke for 5 minutes during the meeting.
- Discussions on India-US trade deals are expected tomorrow evening.
- The G7 Summit is addressing geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, and AI advancements.
- French President Emmanuel Macron formally inaugurated the summit.