Modi and Trump Likely to Meet at G7 Summit in France

Possible High-Level Meeting Between India and US Leaders

Meetings between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have always attracted global attention. After their important bilateral meeting at the White House in February last year, the two leaders have not met at any major international summit.

However, both leaders are now expected to come face-to-face during the upcoming G7 Summit scheduled to be held in France in June.

G7 Summit to be Held in France

India is not a permanent member of the G7 group, but it has regularly participated in the summit as a special invitee nation.

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Modi to attend this year’s G7 Summit, which will be held from June 15 to 17 at Évian-les-Bains in France.

Diplomatic observers believe that considering Trump’s unpredictable political style, the possibility of a separate bilateral meeting between Modi and Trump during the summit cannot be ruled out.

Trade Disputes May Dominate Discussions

The possible Modi-Trump meeting comes at a time when trade-related tensions between India and the United States continue to remain a major issue.

After beginning his second term as US President, Trump hosted Prime Minister Modi at the White House in February 2025. Modi was among the first global leaders to visit Washington after Trump’s return to office.

Despite tariff-related disagreements, Trump had described Modi as a “great friend,” and both leaders had pledged to double India-US trade to 500 billion dollars by 2030.

India Rejects Trump’s Mediation Claims

Relations between the two countries witnessed fresh debate after tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor earlier this year.

President Trump repeatedly claimed that he had helped stop a possible conflict between India and Pakistan, reportedly hoping such diplomatic efforts would strengthen his chances for the Nobel Peace Prize.

However, the Indian government firmly rejected any suggestion of third-party mediation, maintaining that issues between India and Pakistan remain strictly bilateral.

Modi Maintains Strategic Silence

Even as the United States increased tariff pressure on India, Prime Minister Modi largely maintained silence and avoided directly responding to Trump’s remarks and threats.

Reports also suggest that Modi skipped certain global engagements, including events in Sharm El-Sheikh and the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, partly to avoid an uncomfortable diplomatic situation involving Trump.

Global Attention on Upcoming Summit

With growing geopolitical tensions and ongoing trade disputes, the upcoming G7 Summit in France is expected to attract significant international attention.

A possible Modi-Trump meeting could become one of the key highlights of the summit, especially amid evolving India-US strategic and economic relations.