G7 Summit 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France. This was the first meeting between the two leaders in over a year after a slide in bilateral ties. Last week, New Delhi and Washington had faced off over American missile strikes on commercial ships in the Gulf region that killed three Indian seafarers.
French President greets Modi: PM Modi was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron. Upon his arrival in France, Modi posted on his X account: “Reached Evian, France, for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues.”
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Reiterating India’s commitment to global cooperation and sustainability, the Prime Minister added, “India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet.”
G7 inauguration: French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron formally inaugurated the 52nd G7 Summit in the resort town of Evian-les-Bains. France is hosting leaders of the world’s advanced economies for three days of talks on global security, economic stability and the recently announced US-Iran peace framework.
US President Donald Trump was the first leader to arrive, followed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. Trump’s participation comes days after Washington and Tehran announced a breakthrough peace framework, an issue expected to feature prominently in summit deliberations.
Ahead of the gathering, Macron outlined an agenda focused on major geopolitical conflicts, economic challenges and emerging technologies. Discussions are expected to cover the wars in Ukraine and West Asia, global trade, energy security, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and reforms to global economic governance.
