New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump may finally come face-to-face at the G7 Summit in France next month, as per reports. French President Emmanuel Macron has invited PM Modi to the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains from June 15-17.
They last met in February 2025 when PM Modi became one of the first world leaders to visit the White House following Trump's return to office. At the high-profile meeting, which came against the backdrop of tariff tensions, Trump called PM Modi a "great friend", and the two pledged to double US-India trade to $500 billion by 2030.
Earlier this month, Trump congratulated Modi for the BJP’s massive victory in the Bengal elections. In April, Trump said he had a “very good talk” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while expressing optimism about a ceasefire effort between Israel and Lebanon.
“I had a very good talk with him… he’s doing great,” Trump said of Modi, describing the exchange as positive.
Meanwhile, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday expressed immense confidence regarding the finalization of a landmark bilateral trade deal between Washington and New Delhi in the "coming weeks and months".
Speaking at the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) here, Ambassador Gor said, "President Trump's goal is to facilitate bilateral trade in a way that creates lucrative opportunities for American businesses and workers."
He said the current interim trade agreement was on the table to be finalized, unlocking prosperity for both nations. Highlighting the recent acceleration in trade talks, the Ambassador said, "Last month, an Indian delegation visited Washington, DC, to help finalize the trade deal. Next month, a US delegation will also focus on the agreement."
He further stated that the US was looking forward to completing the details of a new bilateral trade agreement with India that will expand market access, reduce barriers, and create greater certainty for businesses on both sides.
