Watch: PM Modi And Trump Exchange Warm Handshake At G7 Summit, First Meeting After 16 Months

Evian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump shared a warm interaction at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday. Both leaders exchanged smiles and a cordial handshake. The meeting marked their first face-to-face encounter in 16 months, underscoring the continued importance of India-US ties.Both leaders previously met when PM Modi visited the United States days after Trump became the US President for the second time in January last year. The warm interaction between the two global leaders took place on the sidelines of the summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump seen interacting at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. (Video: DD News) pic.twitter.com/HIiZPZOyxR

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Meanwhile, PM Modi and Trump are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, according to a senior US administration official. These talks will take place days after India criticised US strikes on ships carrying Indian sailors near the Strait of Hormuz. Three Indian sailors were killed in an attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello. The two leaders are also expected to discuss energy cooperation, H-1B visa policies, regional security and the evolving situation in Middle East.PM Modi and Trump are holding the bilateral meeting for the first time after India's Operation Sindoor. Notably, India and US relations witnessed turbulence after the Trump administration's decision imposed massive tariffs on Indian goods.Macron Welcomes PM Modi At G7 Summit:Earlier in the day, Macron welcomed PM Modi at the venue of the summit. The Prime Minister arrived in Evian--les-Bains on Tuesday to attend the G7 Summit and exchange views with world leaders on key global issues. This is the eighth consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited."Reached Evian, France, for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues," Modi said in a post on X. He said that India "remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet." PM Modi arrived in Evian from Geneva.