- By Ajeet Kumar
- Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:32 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
- PM Modi, Trump likely to meet in France.
- First meeting since India-Pakistan conflict last year.
- Trade, US-Iran tensions likely agenda at summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet US President Donald Trump in France next week, news agency Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. If the report is accurate, it would be the first time the two leaders have met face-to-face since last year's India-Pakistan conflict. PM Modi and Trump had previously met in person last year at the White House, less than a month after the US President assumed office.
Trump has already made an official announcement about his trip to France. On the Indian side, the Ministry of External Affairs has also confirmed PM Modi’s visit but has remained silent regarding a scheduled bilateral meeting with the US President.
According to the report, both the US President and PM Modi are likely to attend the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The event is scheduled to take place between June 15 and 17.
Agenda of the PM Modi-Trump upcoming meeting
The visit is being dubbed crucial within diplomatic circles amid global market volatility driven by the ongoing US-Iran war. While New Delhi has not yet declared the agenda for the meeting, it is highly likely that the two sides will discuss trade negotiations.
"The prime minister is expected to hold talks on the trade ties, energy cooperation, and also take up the issue of H-1B visas," the source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Trade deal on agenda
A potential upcoming meeting between Indian Prime Minister and the US President comes at a critical juncture for bilateral relations, which have faced recent strain over trade disputes and diplomatic friction. Tensions between New Delhi and Washington have been fueled by US tariffs on Indian goods, alongside controversial assertions by President Trump regarding his alleged intervention in last year's brief conflict between India and Pakistan, a claim India has firmly denied.
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Despite these hurdles, high-level diplomatic engagements have begun to steady the relationship. Following a visit to India last month by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the two nations have made progress on several key fronts, including maritime security, energy supplies, visa policies, and ongoing developments in the Middle East.
According to Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal, bilateral discussions are currently progressing toward an initial tranche of a comprehensive trade agreement, which could be finalised by mid-July. As part of these interim negotiations, India is actively pushing for the reinstatement of preferential tariff treatment from the United States. However, new challenges remain on the negotiating table. Washington has proposed an additional 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from India and several other nations over alleged forced labour concerns, allegations that New Delhi has completely rejected.
While an Indian government source told Reuters that talks regarding this tariff are ongoing and expressed hope for competitive rates, the tightening of H-1B visa requirements is also expected to be a major talking point for PM Modi due to its significant impact on thousands of Indian professionals working in the US.
(With inputs from Reuters)