Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for welcoming him to the G7 Summit in Evian, France. The two leaders met ahead of the summit’s outreach session.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Thank you for the welcome in Evian my friend, President Macron!”
Thank you for the welcome in Evian my friend, President Macron!@EmmanuelMacron@G7 pic.twitter.com/SldqZbWPb0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 16, 2026
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the meeting built upon the productive bilateral discussions held between the two leaders in Nice a few days ago.
“The two leaders now carry forward their conversations in multilateral format,” the Ministry stated.
During the official family photo session of the 52nd G7 Summit, PM Modi was seen interacting with several world leaders.
Sharing images of the interactions on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Before the start of the proceedings at the G7 Summit in Evian this afternoon. Always insightful to exchange perspectives with G7 leaders.”
Before the start of the proceedings at the G7 Summit in Evian this afternoon.
Always insightful to exchange perspectives with G7 leaders.@G7 pic.twitter.com/54wJN40uan
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 16, 2026
The MEA highlighted the gathering, stating, “Leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gather for the family photo at the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France. A step further in collective commitment to address global challenges and advance inclusive growth.”
On the sidelines of the outreach session, PM Modi briefly met US President Donald Trump. The two leaders exchanged greetings, shook hands and held a short conversation before the working session on ‘Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’.
PM Modi and Trump will likely hold a bilateral meeting on Wednesday. Their discussions will likely focus on economic growth, supply chains, Artificial Intelligence (AI), investment partnerships and global security challenges.
The meeting will be their first bilateral engagement since last year’s successful ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan.
Upon arriving in Evian, PM Modi posted, “Reached Evian, France for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues. India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet.”
Reached Evian, France for the G7 Summit.
Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues.
India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet.@G7 pic.twitter.com/By29Zuhs71
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 16, 2026
This marks India’s 13th participation in the G7 Summit and PM Modi’s seventh consecutive attendance.
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