US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks in Evian, France, during the G7 Summit on June 17. The leaders will discuss trade, artificial intelligence, investment, supply chains and global security. The meeting aims to strengthen India-US strategic cooperation amid evolving global challenges.
Quick Glance
- Trump and Modi will meet on the sidelines of the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France.
- Key agenda areas include trade, AI, technology, defence cooperation and global security.
- The meeting will be their first in-person interaction since their February summit.
- India is participating as a partner country at the G7 outreach sessions.
Evian: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are scheduled to hold a high-level bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Evian, France. The discussion will take place on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening the India-US partnership. Both leaders will discuss economic growth, trade relations, artificial intelligence (AI), investment opportunities, supply chain resilience and international security issues.
The talks come at a time when India and the United States are working to expand cooperation in strategic sectors. Both nations are also exploring ways to improve economic engagement and address common geopolitical concerns.
First In-Person Meeting Since February Summit
The Evian meeting will be the first face-to-face interaction between Trump and Modi since their summit meeting in February.
Before the formal talks, both leaders met briefly during a G7 outreach session on Tuesday. They exchanged greetings and shared a short conversation before attending the session titled “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity”.
The session included representatives from G7 nations, partner countries, the World Bank and the African Development Bank.
White House Highlights New Phase of India-US Partnership
The White House said the meeting reflects efforts to take India-US relations to a new level.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai said both governments are working to deepen cooperation under the leadership of Trump and Modi. He said the partnership would focus on areas such as trade, technology, investment and national security.
According to the White House, the leaders are likely to discuss:
| Key Area | Expected Discussion |
|---|---|
| Trade | Possible progress on economic agreements |
| Technology | Artificial intelligence and innovation cooperation |
| Investment | Expanding business partnerships |
| Security | Global and regional security challenges |
| Supply Chains | Building reliable economic networks |
Desai also highlighted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent India visit. He said the visit helped strengthen discussions on trade and national security cooperation. He also mentioned the memorandum of understanding on critical minerals as an important step.
Experts Expect Strategic Message From Modi-Trump Talks
Experts believe the meeting carries both political and economic significance.
Aparna Pande, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, said expectations remain high from the discussion. She said both sides would focus on showing that India-US relations remain strong despite recent challenges.
She added that defence and technology cooperation could become important areas for future agreements.
Atman Trivedi, Partner at Albright Stonebridge Group, described the meeting as an opportunity to rebuild momentum in bilateral ties.
He said both countries should focus on strengthening cooperation in energy, defence and technology. According to him, a positive message on trade negotiations could become one of the possible outcomes.
Indian American Leaders Push for Stronger Economic Partnership
Several Indian American lawmakers have also described the Trump-Modi meeting as an opportunity to improve bilateral relations.
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said the two countries should work towards repairing differences linked to tariffs and trade policies.
He said stronger economic cooperation would benefit businesses and consumers in both nations. He also stressed that India and the US should work together to address wider strategic challenges in Asia.
Subramanyam said India is a major economic force, while the United States remains a leading global economy. He argued that deeper cooperation would create more opportunities for both countries.
Virginia House of Representatives Delegate Jas Jeet Singh also raised concerns over trade restrictions.
Singh said unilateral tariffs could increase costs and affect businesses. He called for a balanced economic approach that supports cooperation between trading partners.
He added that stronger India-US relations are important for the Indian American community, which continues to contribute significantly to both countries.
Academic Expert Sees Long-Term Potential in India-US Relations
Dr Narendra K. Rustagi, Professor and Director of the Center for Global Business Studies at Howard University, said the India-US relationship has strong long-term potential.
He described both countries as natural partners with complementary strengths.
According to Rustagi, India’s skilled workforce and the strength of the US economy create opportunities for greater cooperation. He said current disagreements should not overshadow shared strategic interests.
India’s Role at G7 Summit Gains Global Attention
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian with a message of international cooperation. He said India remains committed to working with global partners on major challenges, including sustainable development and economic growth.
India has been invited as a partner country at the 52nd G7 Summit, held from June 15 to 17. This marks India’s 13th participation at the summit and Prime Minister Modi’s seventh consecutive appearance.
The G7 outreach discussions are focusing on rebuilding global partnerships, promoting balanced growth and developing effective frameworks for artificial intelligence.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India’s regular participation in the G7 reflects its growing role in addressing global issues related to peace, security, development and environmental sustainability.
The ministry also highlighted India’s efforts to represent the concerns of the Global South through platforms such as the G20 and the Voice of Global South Summit.
People Also Ask
Q1. What is the main agenda of the Trump-Modi meeting at G7 Summit?
The leaders will discuss trade, AI, investment, technology cooperation, supply chains and global security issues.
Q2. When did Trump and Modi last meet before the G7 talks?
The two leaders last held an in-person summit meeting in February before the Evian discussion.
Q3. Why is India participating in the G7 Summit?
India has been invited as a partner country to discuss global development, security and economic challenges. (This IANS report has been edited by enewstime editorial desk.)