Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a trilateral meeting with European Union leaders in Évian, France, on Wednesday during the G7 summit.
The meeting signals a strategic effort to increase the momentum of India-EU relations and expand European diplomacy in the region. This engagement occurs as India continues to solidify its role as a key partner to the G7 nations.
Modi met with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the summit. The discussions focused on underlining the growing cooperation between India and the EU [1]. The meeting took place in Évian, where various world leaders are gathering for the G7 proceedings [2].
India's presence at the summit reflects a long-standing invitation to the group's deliberations. This year marks the 13th time India has attended the G7 Summit as a partner country [3]. For Prime Minister Modi, the event represents his seventh consecutive appearance at the gathering [3].
Beyond the trilateral talks with the EU, the summit schedule includes other high-level interactions. Modi was scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump shortly after the EU discussions [1]. He also engaged in bilateral talks with other leaders, including U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron [3].
The diplomatic activity in Évian underscores India's pursuit of a multi-aligned foreign policy. By coordinating with both the EU and the U.S. in a single venue, New Delhi aims to balance its strategic partnerships, while enhancing trade and security cooperation across the Atlantic and Asia.
“India's participation marks the 13th time it has attended the G7 Summit as a partner country”
The trilateral meeting highlights India's transition from a regional power to a global diplomatic bridge. By engaging the European Council and Commission simultaneously, India is diversifying its Western alliances beyond the U.S., ensuring that its economic and security interests are aligned with the EU's expanding diplomatic reach.
