Modi, Trump Hold Key Talks at G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, marking their first face-to-face meeting in nearly 16 months. The leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, energy, defence, technology, and people-to-people ties, while discussing ways to strengthen economic engagement and advance trade negotiations.

Modi emphasized maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers working on global shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. He also addressed the G7 Outreach Session, calling for a shift from GDP-focused growth to inclusive and sustainable development. Highlighting the strength of the Global South’s youth population, he proposed a Global Skills Partnership to promote skill mapping and trusted workforce mobility.

The Prime Minister also suggested new connectivity initiatives through the proposed IMPACT framework, aimed at boosting global trade and infrastructure. On the sidelines, Modi held discussions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders, reinforcing India’s commitment to stronger global cooperation, trade expansion, connectivity, and peace-building efforts.