Modi Expected to Meet Trump at G7 Summit in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France on June 16-17, according to official sources. This will be their first interaction since meeting in Washington DC in February 2025. The meeting is expected to cover bilateral trade negotiations and regional and global matters of mutual concern.
Prime Minister Modi's multi-country visit includes a two-segment France trip bracketing a state visit to Slovakia from June 14-16. During his France visit, Modi will meet with President Macron in Nice on June 14 to jointly inaugurate the 'Bharat Innovates' event and discuss the India Middle East Economic Corridor project. The G7 summit in Evian on June 16-17 will provide the setting for Modi's expected meeting with Trump, along with bilateral meetings with other world leaders. Modi will conclude his trip with a visit to Paris on June 18 for additional bilateral engagements and to attend VivaTech, Europe's largest technology and startup event. The Slovakia visit marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since its 1993 independence.
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Modi expected to meet Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France
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