At G7 talks with PM Modi, Trump says US will be there for India if it is ever attacked
Trump also heaped a praise at PM Modi, calling him a tough negotiator and the “most beautiful-looking man.
Trump also heaped a praise at PM Modi, calling him a tough negotiator and the “most beautiful-looking man.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a crucial bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday, marking their first face-to-face interaction in 16 months amid a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, trade negotiations and evolving strategic challenges.
During the talks, the two leaders discussed trade, the Russia-Ukraine war, West Asia crisis, maritime security and the broader India-US partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. The leaders reviewed the growing India-European Union partnership and discussed ways to further deepen economic cooperation.
The US President is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with PM Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
Iran has floated a phased de-escalation plan involving reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with mediators pushing for dialogue as the US reviews the proposal and regional tensions remain high.
A mix of diplomacy, defence messaging and sharp exchanges defined King Charles’ US visit, with discussions spanning Ukraine, NATO unity, and the evolving US-UK partnership.
"All these rumours that his health is not in a good situation and he has some problems - these are not authentic, and he is fine," Mojtaba Khamenei's Deputy Representative in India said.
His post came amid reports of Iran sending a fresh proposal to the US through Pakistan, proposing reopening the Strait of Hormuz as the basis of ending the war.
The UAE, one of the world's top oil producers, will pull out from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ from May 1.
