Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 summit, with key discussions likely to focus on trade relations, visa policies, and energy cooperation, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The potential Modi Trump meeting is set to take place during the G7 summit scheduled from June 15 to 17 in Évian-les-Bains, France, where leaders of major global economies will gather for high-level talks.
Modi is expected to begin a five-day foreign visit from June 13, which includes participation in the G7 summit and subsequent travel to Slovakia. The meeting with Trump would come at a sensitive time in US-India relations, which have faced pressure due to tariff disputes and policy disagreements.
According to reports, trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington are progressing toward an interim agreement, while both sides continue to discuss tariff issues and broader economic cooperation. The Modi Trump meeting is expected to play a key role in shaping the next phase of these talks.
H-1B visa regulations are also expected to be a major topic, as they directly impact thousands of Indian professionals working in the United States. Energy cooperation between the two countries is also likely to be reviewed during the discussions.
The two leaders have maintained a complex diplomatic relationship in recent years, balancing strategic cooperation with trade and immigration tensions. Officials say recent diplomatic engagement has helped ease friction ahead of the G7 summit.
While no official confirmation has been issued by either government, multiple sources indicate that preparations are underway for a possible pull-aside meeting during the summit.
