New Delhi. The Prime Minister may attend the G7 summit to be held in France next month. During this, he is also expected to meet the US President. If this meeting takes place, it will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders in about 16 months.
G7 summit to be held from June 15 to 17
According to media reports, the G7 summit will be held from June 15 to 17 in Évian-les-Bains, France. The summit will see participation from major world economies and global leaders. According to sources, PM Modi has been invited by France as a partner country. Although India is not a member of the G7 group, it has been consistently invited due to its growing role in global issues.
France had issued official confirmation
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently issued a statement confirming the possible participation of Prime Minister Modi. This information came to light after a conversation between Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. It was stated that both leaders highlighted the importance of India’s role and contribution to the G7 summit.
World’s eyes on Modi-Trump meeting
The possible meeting between PM Modi and President Trump during the G7 summit is being considered very significant. Discussions are likely to cover issues such as trade, defense, Indo-Pacific strategy, and global security between the two countries. Experts believe that this meeting could give a new direction to India-US relations.