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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France today on a two-day visit to attend the G7 Summit, the third leg of his two-nation visit.
Upon arrival, French President Emmanuel Macron will formally welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi will then attend a summit held on the theme “Forging New Partnerships and Renewing International Solidarity” along with leaders of the G7 countries, partner countries and representatives of the World Bank and the African Development Bank.
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PM Modi is expected to discuss international cooperation, economic growth and artificial intelligence during the G7 summit in Evian, France.
The meeting is significant as it comes amid rising tensions between the US and India, especially after recent incidents involving Indian sailors.
India’s participation underscores its growing recognition for its contributions to global challenges related to peace, security and sustainable development.
The theme of the G7 summit is “Creating new partnerships and renewing international solidarity”.
Yes, India’s involvement in the AI discussions at the G7 is important as it reflects the country’s commitment to addressing technological advancements and their global implications.
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At the summit, Modi is expected to exchange views with G7 leaders and invited partner countries on issues including international cooperation, economic growth and artificial intelligence. He is also scheduled to hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the gathering.
On the sidelines of the meeting, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He will later attend a gala dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
“I will be attending the G7 summit in Evian on June 16-17. I will interact with various world leaders and discuss a wide range of topics. India will always focus on expressing the aspirations of the Global South,” PM Modi said in a social media post before leaving for France on June 13.
PM Modi’s meeting with Trump?
PM Modi is expected to meet the US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit being held in Evian, according to White House officials.
President Trump has already announced that he will attend the G7 summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
According to the US President’s itinerary for his upcoming visit to France, his meeting with the Prime Minister Modi will take place on June 17.
The meeting comes as tensions between the US and India have risen, days after three Indian sailors lost their lives off the coast Oman when attacked by the US Navy. The Trump-Modi meeting has not been officially confirmed by the Indian side.
Hours before leaving Washington, Trump announced a deal to end the war — a development that could change the dynamic of G7 leaders during the talks. A few days ago, with the Iran-US ceasefire hanging in the balance, with renewed strikes, the gathering on the shores of Europe’s largest alpine lake appeared to be heading for stormy waters.
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Prime Minister Modi’s participation marks India’s thirteenth participation in the G7 summit and the Prime Minister’s seventh in a row. India’s regular participation in G7 summits reflects the growing recognition of New Delhi’s role and contribution in addressing global challenges related to peace, security, development and environmental sustainability.
The last part of the visit will take him to Paris on June 18, where he will attend VivaTech 2026, Europe’s largest technology and startup event, alongside President Macron.
India will have the largest national pavilion at this year’s summit.
PM Modi is also expected to interact with members of the Indian community in France. The Indian diaspora in mainland France there are an estimated 119,000, while more than 350,000 people of Indian origin live in the French overseas territories.
What is G7?
I will be in Evian on June 16-17 to attend the G7 Summit… India will always focus on expressing the aspirations of the Global South.
The G7 is an informal grouping of developed nations. Its members are the USA, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. The European Union attends all summits, but does not count as one of the key “7” and does not hold a rotating presidency, as it is not one nation but a bloc of 27.
Russia was included in what became the G8 in 1997, but was later suspended in 2014 after it annexed Crimea from Ukraine. France took over the presidency from Canada in 2026.
The Evian Summit will also focus on the future of artificial intelligence and balanced economic growth, according to the Council of the European Union. However, geopolitical challenges; conflict in West Asia and free navigation; The ongoing war in Ukraine is also expected to be discussed.
