G7 Summit 2026 Live Updates | Modi-Trump meeting soon to discuss West Asia, energy and trade deal
Prime Minister Narenda Modi helps US President Donald Trump to get on a step before a group photo of leaders at the G7 summit, Tuesday, June 16 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo)
Modi-Trump meet at G7 Summit 2026 | Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are set to meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France amid major geopolitical developments in West Asia. The leaders are expected to discuss the evolving situation in the region, including the US-Iran agreement and efforts to restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies and India’s oil imports. Both the leaders shared a warm handshake and brief exchange at the summit Tuesday, marking their first face-to-face interaction in 16 months ahead of a closely watched bilateral meeting scheduled for today.
Energy security key point of discussion: Energy security is likely to feature prominently amid concerns over supply disruptions caused by regional tensions. Sources said negotiations on the India-US trade agreement are in the final stages and could be concluded in the coming weeks. The meeting assumes significance as instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil and gas shipping route, continues to impact energy markets and maritime trade.
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Modi urges economies to move beyond numbers as growth criteria: “The reality today is – when it comes to growth, the question should not be about GDP or trade numbers,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at the G7 Outreach Session in France, challenging conventional measures of economic progress and advocated for a more inclusive approach to development. He added that the more important questions are: “Growth for whom, with whom and in what direction?” PM also highlighted India’s “humanity-first” approach to global cooperation, citing initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuel Alliance and Mission LiFE as examples of India’s contribution to global development.
India-Canada engagement: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. During the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Canada strategic partnership and reviewed progress in bilateral economic cooperation. The discussions also covered developments in commercial arrangements related to LNG, PG. and metallurgical coal.
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