Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump shared a friendly interaction during the second day of the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, drawing attention ahead of their anticipated bilateral discussions. The exchange took place shortly after world leaders assembled for the traditional family photograph, one of the summit’s most symbolic moments.
Images from the event captured the two leaders greeting one another warmly as they joined fellow heads of state and government following the official group photo. Modi and Trump exchanged a firm handshake and appeared engaged in a brief conversation, reflecting the strong personal rapport that has characterized their interactions over the years. Observers also noted Trump’s friendly gesture as he patted the Indian Prime Minister on the arm while speaking with him.
The two leaders later took their seats alongside one another during a summit session that brought together representatives from G7 member nations, invited partner countries, and leading international organizations. Their interaction came ahead of a broader outreach meeting focused on strengthening international cooperation and addressing shared global challenges.
Earlier in the day, French President Emmanuel Macron formally welcomed Prime Minister Modi to the summit venue. Modi then joined leaders from major economies and partner nations for the customary family photograph, a key tradition of the annual gathering. The image featured several influential global figures, including European Council President Antonio Costa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in France after a brief stop in Switzerland, where he held discussions with Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin as part of his broader European diplomatic engagements. His participation in this year’s summit marks India’s 13th appearance as a partner nation and his seventh consecutive attendance at the event, highlighting India’s growing role in international policymaking and global dialogue.
Beyond the formal summit sessions, Modi’s schedule includes a series of high-level bilateral meetings with several world leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Particular attention is focused on the planned meeting between Modi and Trump, which is expected to center on advancing negotiations for a proposed India-US trade agreement. Leaders attending the summit are also discussing broader issues such as sustainable development, economic resilience, international partnerships, and strategies to address evolving global challenges through greater cooperation among nations and multilateral institutions.
