Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summitwith both leaders emphasizing the strength of the India-US partnership and expressing confidence in expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
The meeting was among the most closely watched engagements at the summit, coming amid ongoing discussions on trade, investment, technology, defence and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
PM Modi highlights momentum in bilateral relations
Welcoming President Trump, Prime Minister Modi recalled their previous meeting in Washington and said India-US ties had gained fresh momentum over the past year.
“It is a pleasure to meet you here in Evian. We had an extremely productive meeting in Washington last year, and since then, we have given new speed and new energy to our relations,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister noted that officials and teams from both countries have been working closely together and making progress towards shared goals across a range of sectors.
Trump praises Modi, calls him a longtime friend
President Trump spoke warmly about his relationship with Prime Minister Modi, describing him as a longstanding friend and highlighting the strong ties between the two leaders.
“We had some very good conversations with Prime Minister Modi of India. A lot of things are happening between the United States and India,” Trump said.
The US President added that the two countries are engaged in discussions on trade and economic cooperation, while praising Modi’s efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
“But I just want to say he’s been my friend for a long time now, and we’ve always had a great relationship, and it’s great to be with you,” Trump said.
Focus on trade and investment
Trade emerged as a key topic during the discussions, with Trump indicating that both countries are working on economic agreements.
“We’re doing trade deals,” the US President said while discussing the growing economic engagement between Washington and New Delhi.
Trump also highlighted investment activity involving Indian companies in the United States, stating that businesses linked to India are contributing to manufacturing and economic growth.
“The Prime Minister is building a lot in the United States. He’s spending a lot of money in the United States, so we appreciate that job,” Trump said.
Trump reiterates support for India
During his interactions at the summit, Trump also praised Modi’s leadership and India’s growing role on the global stage.
Earlier, the US President described Modi as “calm, cool and a total killer” and said that India plays a major role internationally under his leadership.
Trump further emphasized the close relationship between the two countries, stating that “India has a great friend in the White House.”
The Modi-Trump meeting took place against the backdrop of expanding cooperation in areas including defence, technology, energy, critical supply chains and regional security.
Both leaders expressed optimism about the future of India-US relations and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between the world’s largest and oldest democracies.
Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump held bilateral talks at the G7 Summit.
- PM Modi said India-US relations have gained new speed and energy since their previous meeting.
- Trump described Modi as a longtime friend and praised their strong relationship.
- The US President highlighted ongoing discussions on trade and economic cooperation.
- Trump said a lot is happening between India and the United States across multiple sectors.
- Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India-US strategic ties.
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