Today, the eyes of the whole world were mainly focused on the special meeting between PM Modi and President Trump. These two world leaders met in France. The eyes of the world were on this meeting between Trump and Modi, which took place after a gap of about 16 months. During the G-7 summit, the two leaders discussed India-US relations in detail. The bitterness that had developed in India-US relations in recent months now seems to be melting. It is important to understand and pay attention to what PM Modi and President Trump said to each other during this conversation that lasted for about 45 minutes.
PM Modi told Trump that there has been a new momentum in India-America relations. We and America are moving forward together. Our teams are working together to achieve our goals. It is very important to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to the world. We have similar concerns regarding Hormuz and the safety of Indian sailors is of utmost importance. During this conversation, PM Modi mentioned “West Asia” three times and used the word “peace” five times.
At the same time, Trump told PM Modi that he has been my friend for a long time. Our relations have always been very good. India is investing on a large scale in America. We are working on a trade deal. PM Modi looks calm but he is a strong person. Modi is very adept at negotiating and stands firmly for India’s interests. India plays an important role in maintaining peace in West Asia. As long as I am President, relations with India will remain strong. I will visit India soon.
PM Modi and Trump meet amid war and tension
Just before meeting PM Modi, Trump praised PM Modi and said that PM Modi is a very calm, restrained and tremendous leader. Apart from Trump, in the statement issued from the White House it was also said that President Trump is a good friend of PM Modi. Together, both will take India-America relations to new heights. There is a diplomatic message hidden in this picture of the meeting between PM Modi and Trump. Because this meeting happened at such a time. When there is mistrust in the world due to war and tension.
Trump promised PM Modi
For the first time after February 2025, PM Modi and Trump met on the occasion of G-7. And Trump also made a big promise to PM Modi. Trump said that if India is attacked while Modi is PM, America will stand with him. However, this is India’s 13th participation in the G7 summit. PM Modi is present in it for the 7th consecutive time. Frequent participation in the G7 Summit shows that India’s role and contribution in solving global issues like peace, security, development, trade and environment is being given more importance in the world.
PM Modi seen standing between Macron and Trump
Let us explain this to you from the official group photo of G7. In this, PM Modi has got a place between host President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump. This is a direct indication in the diplomatic protocol that India is not just an ‘invited country’ in the G-7. Rather, it has become the main axis of global decisions. Anyway, this meeting was being considered very strategic amidst global turmoil, West Asia tension and some ups and downs in India-America relations. And both the leaders also gave the message that the relations between India and America will now be reset.
Talks possible between India and America on many issues
Indications are that after this bilateral talks, Trump along with PM Modi will further strengthen the trade, diplomatic and strategic relationship between India and America. Everything does not happen immediately on the diplomatic table, that is why information about the issues under discussion between India and America will filter out gradually. However, from Trump’s words it seems that talks on trade seem to be almost done. According to the information we have, to some extent consensus has been reached on arms purchase, technology transfer, fighter jet engines, trade, tariffs, artificial intelligence.
First meeting of the two leaders after Operation Sindoor
This was the first meeting between PM Modi and Trump after ‘Operation Sindoor’. The slight acrimony that had developed in India-US relations over tariffs seemed to be removed to a great extent by this warm face-to-face meeting. Apart from this, PM Modi also laid special emphasis on the security and freedom of maritime trade routes from the G7 platform, which is a strong strategic message for China.
What is the difference between G7 and G20?
Let us tell you that G7 does not have any permanent office. Its member countries cannot pass any international law. Political issues are important for the G7. If we talk about G20, its biggest issue is the world economy. Apart from the G7 countries, BRICS countries are also included in the G20 formed in the year 1999. Even though the agenda of G7 and G20 is similar, at present G20 is the more effective group. In 2020, US President Trump also called G7 a very outdated group.
G7 informal group of seven countries
Why is G7 important? Understand it this way, G7 is an informal group of seven major developed economies of the world. America, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Canada are its members. The European Union also participates but is not a full member. India is not a member of the G7, but has been regularly invited to outreach sessions in recent years. Talking about the economic power of G7, the contribution of G7 countries in the world economy is about 43%. The total GDP of all the countries of the world is approximately 126 trillion dollars. Whereas the total GDP of G7 countries is 55.32 trillion dollars. According to this, the economy of G7 is greater than that of 130 African, Latin American and Asian countries.
Economic power of G7 countries
From the economic power of the G7 countries, you will be able to understand how important this G7 is. America is the most powerful member. Its GDP is 32,384 billion dollars. It is the largest economy in the world. Its share alone is more than half of the total GDP of the group. Talking about Germany, its GDP is 5453 billion dollars. It is the largest economy in Europe and the second largest economy of the G7. Japan is the only Asian member country of the G7 group. Its GDP is 4379 billion dollars. Britain is another major economic superpower of Europe, its GDP is 4265 billion dollars.
France another major pillar of the European Union
France is another major pillar of the European Union. Its GDP is 3596 billion dollars. Italy’s GDP is 2738 billion dollars. Canada is at the last position in this list. Its GDP is 2507 billion dollars. The GDP of all 7 countries is 55.32 trillion dollars. There was a time…when the share of G7 countries in global GDP used to be more than 60%. The share of G7 countries was high in the 1980s but in recent years the overall share of G7 has declined in percentage due to the growth of fast emerging economies like India and China.
PM Modi raised the issue of death of Indian sailors
In the joint press conference with Trump, PM Modi also raised the issue of deaths of Indian sailors. The Prime Minister said that there are many Indian sailors in the sea and everyone’s safety is important. Earlier, while addressing the G-7 conference, PM Modi had raised the issue of death of Indian sailors. US President Donald Trump was also present in the meeting where this issue was raised. Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of the death of three Indians killed in the Gulf of Oman in the presence of Trump.
PM Modi said that we welcome the progress made in peace efforts in West Asia. In this conflict, our friendly countries in West Asia have suffered loss of life and property. The entire world has suffered economic losses due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Many citizens of India have lost their lives. It is our responsibility to protect the sailors who connect all the countries through global maritime trade. We have to ensure that sea lanes remain safe and seafarers can do their work without fear.
Three Indian ships were attacked
Just last week, three Indian ships were attacked in the Gulf of Oman within three days. The first attack was on MT Marivex in which 24 Indian crew members were rescued by Oman. The second attack was carried out by America on MT Settebello in which three Indian sailors lost their lives and the third attack was on MT Jalveer. Regarding these incidents, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar had also expressed objection to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and now in the G-7 conference, PM Modi, while referring to these attacks, said that it is the responsibility of all of us to ensure the safety of sailors.
Three sailors died
Let us tell you that the bodies of two of the three Indian sailors who died in the American attack on MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman have been brought home. A day before this, two Indian sailors rescued from MT Settebello were brought home. The Indian Embassy in Muscat gave this information but did not give any information regarding the third Indian sailor killed in the attack.
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