US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held productive and cordial discussions at the G7 meeting in France, marking fresh progress in the growing partnership between the two nations.
Trump told reporters on Wednesday he had a “very good” conversation with Modi and confirmed that the US and India are actively working on new trade deals.
He described Modi as a “tough negotiator” and announced plans to visit India “sometime in the future.”
India’s long-awaited invitation finally accepted
India has been pressing for a Trump visit for months, potentially as part of a broader Quad summit that also includes Japan and Australia.
The announcement signals a significant boost to bilateral ties between the world’s two largest democracies.
During the meeting, Modi also raised the safety of Indian seafarers working in international waters, especially in critical routes like the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Iran prepare to sign a landmark peace deal.
“You are aware that across the world, Indian seafarers and hundreds of thousands are working and performing their duties across global maritime trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, and their safety is of utmost importance to us,” Modi said.
He expressed confidence that the issue would receive “the highest priority” in the implementation of the upcoming US-Iran agreement.
The talks reflect strong momentum in US-India relations — delivering wins on both economic cooperation and practical security measures that support global trade stability.
