New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President donald trump Expected to face each other in France next month g7 summit.The White House told news agency AFP that Trump would visit France despite tensions between Washington and its allies over issues ranging from Iran to tariffs.The summit, to be held from June 15 to 17 in Evian-les-Bains in southeastern France, is expected to cover issues including artificial intelligence, trade, critical minerals, immigration and global security.Reducing regulatory barriers and increasing energy production, especially fossil fuels, are also likely to be discussed. Iran is expected to feature prominently in comprehensive talks amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO allies, including Britain, France, Germany and Italy, accusing them of failing to provide adequate support to Washington during the ongoing conflict with Iran.Strategic tensions have also prompted a change in rhetoric from major European capitals. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently reaffirmed the importance of trans-Atlantic relations, calling the United States “Germany’s most important partner in the North Atlantic alliance,” days after criticizing Trump’s handling of the Middle East conflict.Trump’s attendance at the summit, scheduled for the meeting of the Group of Seven major economies in the French Alpine resort town, was not previously confirmed.Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron had extended the invitation during his visit to India in February PM Modi. Although India is not a permanent member of the G7, it regularly participates in the annual summit as a special invitee.The last meeting of PM Modi and Trump took place in February after returning to the Oval Office in Washington.In the high-profile meeting held against the backdrop of tariff tensions, Trump described Modi as a “great friend” while the two leaders pledged to double India-US trade to $500 billion by 2030.The expected meeting in France will be closely watched for signals on trade talks, energy cooperation and broader strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington amid rising global geopolitical tensions.