PM Modi meets President Trump during G7 Summit in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit in France (June 2026). This bilateral engagement demonstrates the deepening India-US strategic partnership and reflects India's position as a major stakeholder in global governance. India's participation in the G7 (as an invited guest) underscores its emerging power status and voice in global decision-making on issues like trade, technology, security, and climate. India-US relations have expanded significantly across defence, technology, trade, and strategic cooperation under frameworks like QUAD and Indo-Pacific initiatives. This meeting provides opportunity to address bilateral concerns including trade issues, defence cooperation, technology partnerships, and regional security matters including China's rise. UPSC relevance: International relations, bilateral diplomacy, global governance, strategic partnerships, and India's foreign policy. Connects to India's role in global forums and strategic autonomy doctrine. Previous exams covered India-US relations and G7's significance. Questions may focus on India's global role, bilateral relations, or multilateral cooperation mechanisms.