This time, one could not miss Prime Minister Modi’s restraint, given the uneasy dynamics in bilateral relations. The trademark “Modi hug” gave way to a formal handshake, while his remarks were measured, sombre, and substantive, conveying a clear message without stirring unnecessary controversy, notes former diplomat Amb. Anil Trigunayat.
On the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Evian, France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump held a much-discussed bilateral meeting after a gap of over sixteen months. Earlier the G7 family photograph, both leaders flanked the host President Macron, with whom India upgraded its ties to a Special Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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