Modi and Trump Meet at G7 Summit After 16 Months, Focus on Trade Deal and Energy Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France after 16 months, aiming to strengthen ties between the two countries. The meeting signals efforts to advance key economic and strategic discussions between New Delhi and Washington.
India and the United States are close to finalising an interim trade agreement that could reshape bilateral trade and market access. India is seeking greater clarity on tariffs and improved access for its exports, while the US wants wider access to the Indian market. Negotiations are underway, with officials expected to finalise the agreement later this month.
Energy cooperation has emerged as a cornerstone of the bilateral relationship. Both countries are expanding collaboration in hydrocarbons, clean energy and technology to support their shared goal of achieving bilateral trade worth USD 500 billion by 2030. The two nations are strengthening cooperation under the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership.
