Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France on June 16, 2026, marking their first in-person interaction in over 16 months. The two leaders exchanged greetings and briefly interacted, with a formal bilateral meeting scheduled for later in the summit to discuss trade and strategic cooperation. Modi also held separate bilateral talks with the leaders of Canada, the UK, and the UAE on the sidelines of the summit. The G7 Summit, hosted by France this year, brought together leaders from the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, and the European Union, alongside outreach countries including India.
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PM Modi and US President Trump meet at G7 Summit in France after 16-month gap
Key Points
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France on June 16, 2026, marking their first in-person interaction in over 16 months
- The two leaders exchanged greetings and briefly interacted, with a formal bilateral meeting scheduled for later in the summit to discuss trade and strategic cooperation
- Modi also held separate bilateral talks with the leaders of Canada, the UK, and the UAE on the sidelines of the summit
- The G7 Summit, hosted by France this year, brought together leaders from the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, and the European Union, alongside outreach countries including India
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• G7 Summit 2026 venue: Evian-les-Bains, France (52nd G7 Summit, hosted by France) • Modi-Trump meeting: first in-person interaction in over 16 months • Modi held bilateral talks with Canada, UK, and UAE on summit sidelines
