PM Modi Meets US President Biden On Sidelines Of G7 Summit, Says ‘India, USA Will Keep Working Together’

Apulia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of crucial bilateral meetings with world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and others, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy’s Apulia. PM Modi also met with United States President Joe Biden on Friday night and stated that India and the US will keep “working together to further global good.”

In a post on X, PM Modi expressed pleasure and wrote that it’s always a pleasure to meet the US President.

“It’s always a pleasure to meet @POTUS @JoeBiden. India and USA will keep working together to further global good,” PM Modi said on X.

Earlier, PM Modi also engaged in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on key aspects of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

President Macron expressed enthusiasm about the momentum observed in bilateral relations, highlighting the collaborative efforts across various fields, including energy, defence, research, and culture.

During their meeting, PM Modi and President Macron delved into the core issues shaping the strategic partnership between India and France.

Defence collaboration featured prominently in the discussions, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to enhancing defence cooperation. Cultural ties between India and France were also celebrated during the discussions.

“At the G7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and I discussed the main issues of the strategic partnership that unites India and France, in the fields of energy, defence, research, and culture, and I must say: what momentum!” said French President Macron in a post on X.

This was PM Modi’s fourth meeting with President Macron in one year. They also discussed ways to encourage innovation and research among the youth.

On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, PM Modi also met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

India has been notably included as an invitee in the esteemed G7 Summit. This extraordinary event is set in the exquisite vicinity of Borgo Egnazia resort, nestled in Italy’s picturesque Apulia region, and spans from the 13th till the 15th of June. India’s Prime Minister, Modi, got the nod to participate in this summit via a personal invite extended by the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni.