PM Modi France Visit: Prime Minister Modi has reached Evian in France today. He will represent India in the G7 summit to be held here till June 17. In this conference being chaired by France, PM Modi will hold important discussions with the leaders of G7 countries and the countries visiting there. During the conference, PM Modi will speak on major issues like global economy, energy security, Ukraine crisis and the situation in West Asia. AI will also be discussed in a separate session.
Modi-Trump will meet after 16 months
Prime Minister Modi’s bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump is also already fixed. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders after 16 months. There is a possibility of talks on further strengthening trade, defense and strategic partnership between the two countries. PM Modi will also meet the leaders of Canada, Britain and UAE. There will also be talks with many other world leaders on the sidelines of the conference.
The G7 includes France, the US, Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada. This time France is the host. The invited countries include leaders from India, Brazil, Kenya, South Korea and Ukraine. In view of the tensions in West Asia, leaders of UAE, Qatar and Egypt are also participating in the conference.
What changed in India-America relations?
Relations between India and America have strengthened in the last few years. Trade between the two countries has increased, defense partnership has deepened and cooperation on forums like Quad has also increased.
There were ups and downs in relations regarding tariffs.
At present, there is a situation of tension between India and America due to tariffs and attacks on sea vessels. The two countries are witnessing a serious diplomatic confrontation over trade disputes and the deaths of Indian sailors. India-US relations have been volatile and strategically balanced in recent times over tariffs and trade policies. Both countries have kept their strategic partnership strong despite trade tensions and tariff disputes.
India expressed protest over the death of innocent Indians
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) targeted these ships because they believed that these ships were attempting to violate the Iranian blockade by visiting Iranian ports and transporting oil. At the same time, US President Donald Trump indirectly blamed Iran for these attacks. India has registered its strong protest against these military attacks. The US diplomat (Chargé-d’Affaires) in New Delhi was summoned and demanded to stop these actions that jeopardize the safety of innocent Indian citizens.
This visit is also important for Indians because India is emerging as the voice of the Global South in the G7. PM Modi will give prominence to the issues of developing countries in the conference.