Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, 16 June participated in the Outreach Session on 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity' at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, calling 'trust' the bedrock of meaningful international cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to sustainable and inclusive global development, anchoring his address in the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' — the world is one family.

Key Themes from Modi's Address

According to Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Modi argued that global engagement must shift from a donor-recipient dynamic to one grounded in solidarity and equality. He pointed to a string of India-led multilateral initiatives as evidence of this approach — the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, the Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFe, and the 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' campaign. 'PM conveyed that India remains firmly committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development,' Jaiswal wrote on X.

Warm Welcome by Macron, Brief Exchange with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron warmly received Modi upon his arrival in Evian, the two leaders exchanging a hug ahead of the outreach session. The session was also attended by US President Donald Trump and other G7 leaders, along with representatives from partner nations, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank. On the sidelines, Modi and Trump shook hands and held a brief conversation — a meeting that signals the continued diplomatic warmth between the two nations.

Modi-Trump Bilateral on Wednesday

The two leaders are scheduled to hold a full bilateral meeting on Wednesday, 17 June, with the agenda covering economic growth, supply chains, Artificial Intelligence (AI), investment partnerships, and a range of global security challenges. Notably, this will be the first bilateral between Modi and Trump following last year's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, making the meeting closely watched by strategic observers.

India's Role and G7 Participation

India has been invited as a partner country to the 52nd G7 Summit, being held from 15 to 17 June. This marks India's 13th participation at the G7 and Modi's 7th consecutive appearance at the summit — a streak that underscores India's growing stature as a voice for the Global South. The MEA noted that discussions across the outreach sessions will broadly cover renewal of international partnerships, fostering balanced growth, and the responsible rollout of artificial intelligence. 'India's regular participation at the G7 Summits reflects the increasing recognition of India's role and contributions in addressing global challenges,' the MEA stated. Upon arrival, Modi wrote on X: 'Reached Evian, France for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues. India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet.'

All eyes now turn to Wednesday's Modi-Trump bilateral, which could set the tone for India-US economic and strategic ties in the months ahead.