International
16 Jun, 2026
PM Modi arrives in France to attend G7 Summit
Business To Business, New Delhi, 16th June, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian-les-Bains on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit, where he is expected to engage with world leaders on major global challenges and strategic issues.
Upon arrival, Modi said in a post on X:
"Reached Evian, France, for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues."
Eighth consecutive G7 invitation
This marks the eighth consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited, reflecting the country's growing importance in discussions on global economic governance, geopolitics, climate action, technology, energy security, and supply chains.
Key issues likely to feature in discussions
Leaders are expected to exchange views on:
- Global economic growth and trade.
- Energy security.
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
- Climate change and sustainability.
- Conflicts and geopolitical tensions.
- Reform of multilateral institutions.
- Supply-chain resilience.
Bilateral engagements
Apart from the summit sessions, Modi is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with leaders of G7 countries and invited partner nations.
Among the leaders participating are expected to be:
- Emmanuel Macron
- Donald Trump
- Keir Starmer
- Friedrich Merz
- Giorgia Meloni
- Shigeru Ishiba
- Mark Carney
India's continued participation in the G7 outreach process highlights its role as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies and a key voice for the Global South. New Delhi has increasingly used such forums to advocate for the interests of developing countries while expanding cooperation with advanced economies on trade, technology, investment, and strategic issues.
The summit is expected to provide an opportunity for India to further strengthen ties with major partners and contribute to discussions on some of the most pressing global challenges.