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June 17, 2026 10:30 PM IST

PM Modi, US President Trump hold bilateral talks on sidelines of G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held bilateral talks on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Evian, focusing on strengthening cooperation across key strategic sectors. 

In a post on X, PM Modi said he was pleased to meet Trump and noted that both leaders reviewed steady progress in bilateral ties spanning various sectors.

“Pleased to meet President Trump in Evian. We reviewed the sustained progress in our bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, defence, technology and people-to-people tie”, the Prime Minister said on X.

He added: “Conveyed India’s appreciation on the progress in the efforts for restoring peace and stability in West Asia. Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital for the global economy. Reiterated the importance of ensuring the safety and security of civilians, including seafarers.”

Last updated on: 17th June 2026

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