G7 Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Canadian, UK counterparts in France

On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Evian, France.   

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored the importance of "trust" in building international partnerships and reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development during the Outreach Session of the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that Prime Minister Modi highlighted the need for greater cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world during the G7 Outreach Session on the theme of "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity". "PM Narendra Modi participated in the Outreach Session on 'Forging new Partnerships and rebuilding international solidarity' at the G7 Summit. PM underscored the importance of 'trust' in building international partnerships, especially in an increasingly interconnected world," the MEA post read.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.

During a bilateral meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney, PM Narendra Modi said, "I am delighted that our first meeting was at G7, and today we are meeting after a year. As you mentioned, we have met four times. We have been openly exchanging views on bilateral relations and international developments, and we are making significant progress as friendly countries. I am deeply grateful for your concern for the Indian diaspora. You are right in saying that we are very keen on a free trade agreement, and as you have invited me to visit Canada, I will also strive to come this year and complete this agreement before my arrival. We want to advance a lot in technology. Canada can be a major partner in energy security. These are all areas that we will have significant discussions about today, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet with all of you."

On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney, in Evian, France.

In a post on X, PM Modi shared photos of him interacting with G7 leaders. "Before the start of the proceedings at the G7 Summit in Evian this afternoon. Always insightful to exchange perspectives with G7 leaders," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a session at the G7 Summit in France.

The working session titled "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity," attended by G7 countries, partner countries, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank, is underway.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the venue of G7 Summit 2026, in Evian, France.

A bilateral meeting with Trump and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is underway. It’s Trump’s second of the day after meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The meeting comes as the US and Iran are expected to formally sign a ceasefire settlement later this week and open negotiations about Tehran’s nuclear program.

Macron offered a bicycle to Trump and each of the other G7 leaders at the Evian summit. "All seven heads of state will receive a personalized bicycle," said the president of the Union Cycliste Internationale, David Lappartient.

Zelenskyy said he had a positive meeting with G7 leaders who supported Ukraine's need for more Patriot missiles and discussed how to increase production by licensing production. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Carney after earlier meeting with the all the G7 leaders, including Trump, Zelenskyy said his allies agreed that Russia is not winning and that they have to push Putin to end the war.

As per the source, PM Modi and US President Donald Trump's meeting is likely to take place at 6:15 pm IST tomorrow, tentatively.

(Report: Vijai Laxmi)

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not receive an invitation from Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to attend the G7 summit through official channels. Asked whether such an invitation had been made, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "Of course there wasn't. As you know, there aren’t even any official channels between Moscow and Kyiv."

Zelenskyy and Trump have held talks on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Zelenskyy posted photos of the meeting on social media, writing that "it is always important to coordinate positions."

The first session of the G7 summit dedicated towards restoring peace in Ukraine commenced on Tuesday as world leaders gather in the French resort town to discuss key geopolitical developments shaping the world. According to reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participated in the first session of the day dedicated to "Building peace in Ukraine". Present at the meeting were French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump.

The UK will play our full part in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, though he declined to confirm when British warships could be in the area. Speaking at the G7 summit, he said leaders of the group of wealthy nations were discussing next steps to reopen the strait. Britain and France have assembled a group of countries that Starmer said are "prepared to play their part in terms of reassurance to get vessels through the strait."

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, took a little walk through the wooded garden at the Hotel Royal as they held bilateral talks before joining other G7 leaders. French organizers of the G7 summit in the resort town of Evian-les-Bains placed Ukraine high on the agenda during efforts to end the war more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Macron said he would urge Trump to maintain U.S. support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia to help secure a peace agreement. "The right negotiation is one with Ukraine and Russia at the table, with Europeans and Americans also present," Macron said Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France. He will participate in the G7 Summit here. 

France is the host country of the 52nd G7 Summit from June 15 to 17. France, the United States, Germany, the UK, Japan, Italy and Canada are member countries of the Group of Seven top industrialised countries of the world

India is participating in the G7 Summit for the 13th time as a partner country and the Summit is set to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seventh consecutive appearance at the gathering. This is the 8th consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited.

On the sidelines of the summit, PM 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. The White House has confirmed that the two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting on June 17, with progress on the proposed India-US trade agreement expected to feature prominently in their discussions.

During the summit, the Prime Minister will take part in a working session titled "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity", alongside leaders of G7 nations, partner countries and representatives of major international financial institutions, including the World Bank and the African Development Bank. The discussions are expected to focus on global economic challenges, international cooperation and sustainable development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit. After arriving in Evian PM Modi said he is looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "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."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit. He is visiting the French city at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. India is attending the summit as a partner country for the 13th time, while the event marks PM Modi's seventh consecutive participation in the G7 leaders' gathering.