Trump, Modi to Hold Bilateral Talks on Sidelines of G7 Summit in France

Washington, June 2026 : US President Donald Trump is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other world leaders during the upcoming G7 Summit in France, with discussions expected to focus on economic growth, investment partnerships, supply chain resilience, artificial intelligence (AI), and pressing global security issues.

The White House confirmed that President Trump will participate in a series of high-level engagements during the summit, which begins next week. According to senior administration officials, the US President will use the gathering to strengthen cooperation with key international partners while advancing Washington’s economic and strategic priorities.

A major highlight of the summit will be Trump’s bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi on June 17. The talks are expected to cover a broad range of issues, including trade, investment, technology cooperation, critical supply chains and regional security challenges.

The meeting will mark the first formal bilateral engagement between the two leaders since India’s successful “Operation Sindoor” against Pakistan last year. While White House officials did not provide specific details regarding the agenda, the interaction is being viewed as an important opportunity for both nations to deepen their strategic partnership.

Following the bilateral meeting, President Trump will join a working lunch attended by G7 leaders, invited outreach partners and leading technology executives. Discussions during the session are expected to focus on innovation, emerging technologies and the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the global economy.

Trump is scheduled to depart Washington on Monday and arrive in France later that day. Besides Prime Minister Modi, he is also expected to hold separate meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Emir of Qatar, the President of the United Arab Emirates and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

The White House said the President intends to promote an economic agenda centred on mutually beneficial investment partnerships rather than traditional development assistance models. Administration officials stressed that the focus would be on creating opportunities that support growth and prosperity for both investing and recipient countries.

A key area of discussion at the summit will be critical minerals and supply chain security. These issues have become increasingly important amid global geopolitical competition and concerns about overreliance on a limited number of suppliers for essential resources and manufacturing components.

According to officials, Trump will work closely with G7 partners to strengthen critical mineral supply chains, improve economic security and enhance international cooperation in addressing challenges such as illegal immigration and transnational drug trafficking.

Artificial intelligence is also expected to dominate summit discussions. Leaders, policymakers and business executives will explore ways to harness AI-driven innovation while addressing concerns related to regulation, security and the future of work.

The summit programme also includes sessions involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from the Middle East. These discussions are expected to focus on ongoing geopolitical tensions, regional stability and economic cooperation.

The White House believes the summit will provide a valuable platform for strengthening alliances, expanding economic partnerships and addressing major global challenges through coordinated international action.

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