Nine key takeaways from PM Modi-Prez Trump's first bilateral meeting in a year

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) The first bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in more than a year underscored the growing strategic importance of the India-US partnership, with both leaders signalling progress on a trade deal, reaffirming defence ties and discussing security challenges from West Asia to global shipping routes.

G7 Summit: PM Modi, Prez Trump discussed West Asia, India-US trade deal & bilateral cooperation across sectors: MEA

IANS | June 18, 2026 4:44 AM

Evian (France), June 18 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday in an official statement that Prime Minister Modi met the US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France's Evian and discussed end of West Asia conflict, significant progress in the India-US interim trade deal and bilateral cooperation in terms of defence, strategic technologies, energy, and trade sectors between the two countries.

'Proud' of Indian diaspora's efforts in bringing India-France ties closer: PM Modi in Paris

IANS | June 18, 2026 4:10 AM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) After concluding a successful round of meetings at the G7 Summit in France's Evian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday morning where he received a 'warm welcome' by the Indian diaspora living here. The Prime Minister said that he was "proud of the Indian community's efforts in bringing India and France closer to each other".

PM Modi heads to France after G7 meetings

IANS | June 18, 2026 12:18 AM

Evian, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a productive round of meetings and interactions at the G7 Summit in Evian, where he presented India’s views on governance, policy‑making and the importance of working closely with the Global South to ensure global prosperity.

Trump hails Iran deal, says PM Modi welcomed it

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:33 PM

Evian, June 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the agreement reached with Iran as a historic breakthrough, saying it had ended the current conflict, secured the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ensured that Tehran would never obtain a nuclear weapon.

‘Strait of Hormuz vital for global economy’: PM Modi tells Trump

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:33 PM

Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, where the two leaders reviewed sustained progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, energy, defence, technology and people‑to‑people ties.