Evian, June 18: During the G7 Summit in Evian, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in discussions focused on key issues. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that they addressed the ongoing conflicts in West Asia, significant progress in the interim trade agreement between India and the U.S., and mutual cooperation in defense, strategic technologies, energy, and trade.
In an official statement, the MEA noted, “Prime Minister Modi appreciated President Trump’s efforts to end the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and restore peace and stability in the broader region.” Modi emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining seamless trade, as well as the need for safeguarding the security of sailors.
According to the MEA, both leaders reviewed the remarkable progress made under the India-U.S. Compact (promoting military partnerships, rapid trade, and opportunities for technology) since their meeting in Washington D.C. in February 2025. They welcomed the significant advancements in defense, strategic technologies, energy, and bilateral trade.
The statement also mentioned that both leaders expressed satisfaction with the important progress made in negotiations toward an interim bilateral trade agreement. They directed their officials to work towards a balanced, mutually beneficial, and commercially meaningful agreement as soon as possible. In this context, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer is scheduled to visit India next week.
The MEA concluded, “Prime Minister Modi and President Trump reiterated their commitment to further strengthening the comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the U.S. and advancing cooperation across all sectors for the mutual benefit of both countries and their peoples.”
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi took to social media platform X to express his thoughts on the meeting with President Trump, stating, “It was great to meet President Trump in Evian. We reviewed the continuous progress in our bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, defense, technology, and people-to-people relations.”
He added, “I appreciated the progress made in efforts to restore peace and stability in West Asia. Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is crucial for the global economy. I reiterated the importance of ensuring the safety and security of sailors and ordinary citizens.”
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