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PM Modi begins France-Slovakia visit; to attend G7 and meet Trump on June 17

Saturday, 13 June 2026· 5 min read·Source: The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a six-day visit to France and Slovakia on June 13, 2026, during which he will participate in the G7 Summit being held in Evian, France, on June 16-17. The White House confirmed that Mr Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on June 17 on the sidelines of the summit — their first meeting in 16 months — with an ongoing India-US trade agreement expected to be a key focus alongside investment, supply-chain resilience, AI and global security. India participates in the G7 as an outreach (invitee) partner, not as a member.

Key Facts & Details

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PM Modi began a six-day visit to France and Slovakia on June 13, 2026.
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He will attend the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 16-17.
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A Modi-Trump bilateral is set for June 17, their first meeting in 16 months.
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Talks are expected to focus on the India-US trade agreement, investment and security.
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India attends the G7 as an outreach/invitee partner, not a permanent member.

Deep Dive

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The G7 comprises the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan, plus the EU.
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France holds the rotating presidency hosting the 2026 summit at Evian.
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India-US negotiations could yield the first formal bilateral trade agreement between the two countries.

Exam Focus

Which country hosted the 2026 G7 Summit that PM Modi attended, and when was his bilateral with President Trump scheduled?

Exam Relevance & Angle

Prime-ministerial foreign visits, G7 participation and major bilateral meetings are core international-relations GA, tested on host country, venue, dates and India's outreach-partner status.

Target Exams

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Background & Context

The G7 (Group of Seven) is an informal grouping of seven advanced economies — the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan — plus the European Union. It holds an annual summit under a rotating presidency to coordinate on economic and security issues. India is not a member but is frequently invited as an outreach partner. The 2026 summit is hosted by France at Evian. A bilateral meeting is a formal one-on-one discussion between two countries' leaders, often held on the sidelines of multilateral summits to advance issues such as trade and defence.