New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to France to attend the G7 Summit scheduled from June 15 to 17.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot met on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, where Jaishankar is on a two-day visit.
“The ministers welcomed the fact that Prime Minister Modi has confirmed his participation in the Evian Summit (June 15–17). With this in mind, the two ministers highlighted India’s contribution to the G7’s work, particularly on major macroeconomic imbalances, as well as international partnerships and solidarity,” a statement from the French Foreign Ministry said.
The statement noted that Jaishankar’s participation reflects France’s intent to closely involve India—currently holding the BRICS presidency—in its G7 presidency.
The two ministers also discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted global energy supplies.
“The ministers spoke at length about the situation in the Middle East. They agreed to continue close coordination to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains safe,” the statement added.
Jaishankar earlier arrived at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with partner countries. He is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with his counterparts on the sidelines of the meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited India from February 17 to 19, during which he attended the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026. During the visit, he and Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks and jointly inaugurated the 2026 India-France Year of Innovation in Mumbai on February 17.
Both leaders agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” aimed at guiding cooperation in the coming decades. (ANI)
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