G7 Summit 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are set to hold a crucial bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, with trade negotiations, defence cooperation, energy security, and strategic partnerships expected to dominate discussions.

Modi-Trump Meeting in Focus at G7 Summit 2026

The highly anticipated Modi-Trump meeting comes at a significant moment for India-US relations as both countries continue negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Officials from both sides have indicated that while a final agreement may not be announced immediately, substantial progress has been made toward resolving key trade issues.

This marks the first face-to-face interaction between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump in over a year, making the discussions particularly important for strengthening economic and strategic ties between the world’s largest democracies.

Key Issues on the Agenda

According to reports, the leaders are expected to discuss:

• India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement
• Defence and Security Cooperation
• Critical Minerals Supply Chains
• Energy Security and LNG Imports
• Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
• Developments in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz
• Indo-Pacific Strategic Cooperation

Trade negotiations remain a top priority as both governments seek to finalize the first phase of a comprehensive trade deal in the coming weeks. Discussions are also expected to cover tariff issues and market access concerns affecting businesses in both countries.

India-US Trade Deal: What to Expect?

Sources familiar with the negotiations suggest that India and the United States are working toward a phased trade agreement aimed at boosting bilateral commerce and investment. While officials have tempered expectations of an immediate breakthrough at the G7 Summit, both sides remain optimistic about reaching an agreement later this year.

The proposed deal is expected to address:

• Tariff reductions on selected goods
• Enhanced market access
• Technology cooperation
• Supply chain resilience
• Investment facilitation measures

Strategic Partnership Beyond Trade

Beyond economic issues, Modi and Trump are expected to discuss regional security challenges and broader geopolitical developments. Energy security has emerged as a major area of cooperation, particularly amid ongoing concerns regarding global supply chains and maritime routes in West Asia.

Both leaders are also likely to explore opportunities for collaboration in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, defence technology, and critical infrastructure development.

G7 Summit 2026: India’s Growing Global Influence

Although India is not a permanent member of the G7, Prime Minister Modi’s participation underscores India’s growing role in global economic and geopolitical discussions. During the summit, Modi has already held meetings with several world leaders, including counterparts from the United Kingdom, South Korea, Canada, and the UAE.

The G7 Summit 2026 is being held from June 15-17 in Évian-les-Bains, France, bringing together leaders from major economies to discuss global trade, artificial intelligence, energy security, international conflicts, and economic cooperation.

Live Updates

Stay tuned for the latest developments from the Modi-Trump bilateral meeting, trade deal negotiations, and key announcements emerging from the G7 Summit 2026.