Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will sit down with U.S. President Donald Trump at G7 summit in Evian,France,June 16-17. First face-to-face since February 2025 in Washington,D.C .
Details are thin,but buzz is about a bilateral trade deal and regional,global issues. Meeting news hit after Modi's travel plans dropped,showing stops in France, Slovak Republic.
Modi's France visit splits in two. First leg June 13-14,where he'll meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. Meeting ties into India Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEEC) initiative,India's baby since G20 in 2023. Both will launch “Bharat Innovates” event in Nice,showcasing innovation from India,France,and beyond .
Then it's to Slovak Republic,June 14-16. Historic — first Indian PM in Slovakia since '93 independence . He'll meet Slovak PM Robert Fico,looking to strengthen trade,investment,manufacturing ties.
President Droupadi Murmu was in Slovakia in April 2025,and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini hit AI Impact Summit in India February this year. Modi and Fico to chat about collaboration in auto,railway manufacturing .
After Slovakia,Modi heads back to France for G7 summit. On sidelines,more chats with world leaders expected. MEA says these talks are key for India's diplomatic,economic ambitions.
June 18,Modi jets to Paris for more bilateral meetings,attending VivaTech Summit,Europe’s biggest tech, startup bash. Plans to connect with Indian community in Paris,deepening expat links.
India looks to tighten global bonds,especially with U.S. and Europe . But how far can these discussions really push things…
