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Jun 16, 2026 4:54 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where the two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands.
The meeting marked their first in-person interaction in approximately 16 months and comes as both countries continue discussions on a potential trade agreement. Modi is attending the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, where he is expected to participate in a series of diplomatic meetings with world leaders.
According to official information released ahead of the summit, Modi and Trump are scheduled to hold bilateral talks on Wednesday. The meeting will be their first face-to-face discussion since talks held in February 2025.
India and the United States have been engaged in negotiations on trade and broader strategic cooperation. Officials are expected to discuss economic, security, and bilateral issues during the planned meeting.
