Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, for a two-day participation in the G7 Summit — the third and final leg of his ongoing two-nation tour. French President Emmanuel Macron formally received the Prime Minister upon his arrival.

Working Session and Key Themes

Modi is set to participate in a high-level working session centred on the theme 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity.' The session will bring together heads of state from G7 nations, invited partner countries, and representatives of major international institutions including the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

Discussions are expected to span international cooperation, global economic challenges, and sustainable development priorities. India's presence at the table reflects what the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes as the country's growing role in shaping responses to global crises.

Bilateral Meetings on the Sidelines

On the summit's sidelines, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is also expected to meet US President Donald Trump, with the White House confirming a formal bilateral on 17 June.

According to a senior US administration official, the Modi-Trump meeting is expected to include a review of ongoing negotiations on a proposed India-US trade agreement — which, if concluded, would mark the first formal trade pact between the two countries. Later in the day, Modi will attend a gala dinner hosted by President Macron.

India's G7 Track Record

This year marks India's 13th participation in the G7 and Modi's seventh consecutive attendance at the summit — a streak that underscores New Delhi's deepening engagement with the world's most influential economic grouping, even though India is not a formal member.

The MEA noted that India has consistently used G7 forums, alongside the G20 and the Voice of Global South Summit, to champion the developmental priorities and concerns of the Global South. 'India's regular participation at the G7 Summits reflects the increasing recognition of India's role and contributions in addressing global challenges relating to peace, security, development and environmental sustainability,' the ministry said in a statement.

What to Watch

The Modi-Trump bilateral will be the most closely watched engagement of the summit. A potential framework agreement or joint statement on trade could set the tone for India-US economic relations through the rest of 2025. With tariff negotiations at a sensitive juncture globally, any signal from Evian on the India-US trade front is likely to move markets and diplomatic calendars alike.