Macron to host Trump for dinner at Versailles after G7 summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to hold a dinner meeting at the historic Palace of Versailles near Paris. This event will take place after the conclusion of the G7 summit, which is being hosted by France in the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains.

The agenda for Trump's visit includes discussions on significant international issues. A key focus will be making progress on finalizing a deal concerning the Iran war. Additionally, officials indicated that plans to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz will be a topic of conversation, with growing confidence in a potential agreement. Britain and France have expressed interest in assisting with demining efforts in the critical waterway once the conflict is paused.

On the sidelines of the G7 summit, which commences Monday, Trump is expected to engage in a series of one-on-one meetings with various world leaders. These include discussions with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, aimed at coordinating efforts to de-escalate the Iran war. The French president's office stated that the dinner at Versailles is also intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, highlighting it as a symbol of Franco-American friendship.

Trump's schedule also includes separate talks with India's prime minister. India, Qatar, the UAE, and Egypt are attending the G7 summit as invited guests, not being full members of the group. The G7 leaders themselves will convene to address critical global issues such as economic growth, supply chain resilience for critical minerals, illegal immigration, and artificial intelligence. The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran are also anticipated to be prominent topics, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also expected to be present.

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