Desk : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former United States President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit held in France, marking their first face-to-face interaction after a gap of nearly 16 months. The two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands during the event.
The brief interaction took place during the G7 gathering, where leaders of major economies assembled to discuss pressing global issues, including economic uncertainty, security challenges, and international cooperation. The meeting has drawn attention amid ongoing geopolitical developments and evolving global alignments.
According to sources, the interaction is being viewed as a positive diplomatic signal for future engagement between India and the United States, particularly in areas such as trade, energy security, and strategic partnership. India–US relations have seen sustained dialogue and cooperation in recent years across multiple sectors.
During the summit, Prime Minister Modi also highlighted India’s growing role on the global stage and emphasized the importance of giving stronger representation to the Global South in international decision-making platforms.
The engagement is seen as part of India’s active diplomatic outreach at major global forums, strengthening its engagement with key world powers.