Modi, Trump to Meet at G7 Amid Trade, Iran Concerns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, during his week-long visit from June 13 to 18. The trip also includes bilateral discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice and a historic first visit by an Indian prime minister to Slovakia.

Modi's agenda in France involves strengthening defense and security cooperation, trade, and technology ties with Macron. A key event is the joint inauguration of Bharat Innovates in Nice, aimed at connecting Indian startups with global investment. This meeting builds on the "special global strategic partnership" established between India and the US in February.

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France “occupies a special place in India’s strategic vision” and that discussions with Macron will focus on enhancing cooperation in key sectors, especially technology.

The visit to Slovakia, from June 14-15, marks a significant diplomatic step, with Modi set to meet President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. This engagement aims to "further energize" India's strategic partnership with the European Union, of which Slovakia is a member, and advance the India-EU free trade agreement.

Modi will then attend the G7 Summit's outreach sessions in Evian, where India, along with Brazil, Egypt, Kenya, and South Korea, has been invited as a guest nation. "India’s presence at the G7 reflects the trust our partners place in us and our growing global profile," Modi stated, emphasizing India's role in voicing the aspirations of the Global South.

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India’s presence at the G7 reflects the trust our partners place in us and our growing global profile. At the G7, India will not only speak for itself, but it will also give voice to the aspirations of the Global South.