EVIAN (FRANCE) — Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a high-level bilateral meeting with the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. The strategic dialogue focused on the stabilization of global trade corridors, accelerating a landmark bilateral trade deal, and reviewing deep defense and technology ties under the India–U.S. COMPACT framework.
Commending West Asia Peace Initiatives
A central pillar of the discussion centered on shifting geopolitical realities in the Middle East, which have directly impacted global energy markets and maritime logistics:
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Restoring Regional Stability: Prime Minister Modi formally commended President Trump for diplomatic efforts that led to a critical breakthrough and understanding to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia, restoring a pathway toward peace.
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Securing Maritime Trade: Highlighting India’s economic stakes, PM Modi emphasized the vital importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce in the Strait of Hormuz, while strongly advocating for the safety of international seafarers navigating volatile shipping lanes.
Advancing the COMPACT Defense and Tech Framework
The two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of the India–U.S. COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology), a core bilateral mechanism established during their Washington D.C. summit in February 2025:
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Strategic Synergy: The review highlighted substantial operational progress across high-tier defense co-production, strategic technologies, clean energy transitions, and bilateral trade networks.
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Interim Trade Agreement: The leaders noted significant momentum in fast-tracking negotiations toward an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement, aimed at unlocking market access and reducing tariff frictions.
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High-Level Envoy Visit: To finalize the commercial contours of the deal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is scheduled to travel to India next week for intensive official-level negotiations to secure a balanced, mutually beneficial pact.
Reaffirming the Comprehensive Partnership
The meeting concluded with both leaders reinforcing their shared vision for a stable Indo-Pacific and a resilient global economy. By directing top officials to swiftly conclude pending trade and technology chapters, Modi and Trump reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the long-term mutual benefit of both nations.
