Prime Minister meets President of the United States of America on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian
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📌 Summary:
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PM Modi met US President Donald J. Trump on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France on 17 June 2026
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Modi commended Trump for efforts that led to an understanding to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia and restore regional peace and stability
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Stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce in the Strait of Hormuz and the safety of seafarers
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Reviewed progress under the India–U.S. COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology), launched at their Feb 2025 Washington meeting, across defence, strategic technologies, energy and trade
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Welcomed progress towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement; US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to visit India next week
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Reaffirmed commitment to the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 IR — India-US bilateral ties, strategic partnerships, and India's stake in West Asian stability and energy security (Strait of Hormuz).
📝 Prelims Facts:
- COMPACT = Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology
- Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman — a critical global oil chokepoint
- 2026 G7 Summit hosted in Evian, France
🔑 Key Term: Strait of Hormuz — a narrow strategic maritime chokepoint between Iran and Oman through which a large share of global seaborne crude oil passes.
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