Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to attend the G7 Summit [1].
His presence at the summit highlights India's growing influence as a key strategic partner to the G7 nations. The visit focuses on critical global issues including trade, security, and sustainable development.
This visit marks India's 13th participation in the G7 as a guest nation [2]. It also represents the seventh consecutive appearance of PM Modi at the summit [2]. The prime minister is scheduled to meet with other world leaders, including a planned bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday [3].
Modi said he is "looking forward to engaging with world leaders" [4]. He said that India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet [5].
In addition to the meeting with the U.S. president, the prime minister is expected to hold talks with other leaders, such as French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer [3]. These discussions are expected to touch upon geopolitical tensions, including the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Iran relations [3].
The gathering in Evian serves as a platform for the guest nation to align its policy goals with the world's largest advanced economies, a process that has become a staple of Modi's foreign policy tenure.
“India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet.”
India's consistent invitation to the G7, despite not being a formal member, underscores its role as a 'swing state' in global geopolitics. By engaging with leaders from the US, UK, and France simultaneously, India leverages its economic growth and strategic location to negotiate better trade terms and security cooperation while maintaining its autonomy on global conflicts.
