Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald J. Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 17, 2026. The leaders discussed multiple aspects of the India-US relationship, with significant focus on trade negotiations.
Prime Minister Modi commended President Trump for efforts that resulted in an understanding to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia and restore peace and stability across the broader region. He underlined the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need to ensure the safety of seafarers.
The two leaders reviewed substantial progress achieved under the India-US COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology) since their meeting in Washington D.C. in February 2025. They welcomed key developments across defence, strategic technologies, energy, and bilateral trade sectors.
Particular satisfaction was noted regarding significant progress made in negotiations towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement. Both leaders instructed their officials to work toward a balanced, mutually beneficial, and commercially meaningful agreement at the earliest. In this connection, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will be visiting India next week to advance the trade talks.
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and advancing cooperation across all domains for the mutual benefit of both countries and their peoples.