Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled his schedule for an agenda-packed visit to France and Slovakia, with talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, participation in the G7 Summit in Evian and India's Global South outreach at the forefront. A potential meeting of the Prime Minister with US President Donald Trump on the summit's sidelines remains under consideration by New Delhi and Washington. In a post on X, Modi said his visit to France will focus on strengthening economic and cultural ties, beginning with engagements in Nice, where he will participate in the ‘Bharat Innovates’ programme alongside President Macron and hold talks to review the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership.Also read: India, US exploring possibility of Modi-Trump meeting on margins of G7 summit in France— narendramodi (@narendramodi) The prime minister said the visit comes as India and France mark the “India-France Year of Innovation”, with ‘Bharat Innovates’ set to serve as a platform bringing together innovators, startups and stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem. “In Nice, I will also hold talks with President Macron, where we will review the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership,” Modi said.PM Modi's 7th consecutive G7 Summit Following his engagements in Nice, Modi will travel to Evian on June 16 and 17 to participate in the G7 Summit, where he is expected to interact with several world leaders and discuss a broad range of global issues. The prime minister said India would continue to champion the concerns and aspirations of developing nations during the summit discussions. “India will always focus on giving voice to the aspirations of the Global South,” he said. Modi will then travel to Paris on June 18 to attend VivaTech 2026 alongside Macron. Describing the event as one of Europe’s key gatherings for technology and innovation, the prime minister said he looked forward to engaging with leaders from the global tech ecosystem. On the same day, he is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian community in France. The PM said the broader France and Slovakia tour would feature bilateral talks, multilateral engagements and interactions with the Indian diaspora, with a focus on further deepening economic and cultural linkages.Also read: India to participate in G7 summit for 13th time, PM Modi's 7th consecutive participation: MEAModi-Trump meeting likely on G7 sidelines Amid efforts by New Delhi and Washington to stabilise ties after recent strains, India and the United States are learnt to be exploring the possibility of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France next week.People familiar with the matter said both sides are examining the feasibility of a brief interaction between the two leaders, though no decision has been finalised yet. The possibility of a meeting will depend on several factors, including the schedules of Modi and Trump during the summit.The potential engagement assumes significance as the two countries seek to rebuild momentum in bilateral relations following a period of turbulence. Ties came under pressure after Washington imposed punitive tariffs on Indian goods and Trump made controversial claims regarding his role in de-escalating the India-Pakistan military confrontation in May.Diplomatic efforts to steady the relationship gathered pace following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India last month. During his meeting with Modi, Rubio conveyed an invitation from Trump for the prime minister to visit the White House in the "near future".Rubio also described India as the "cornerstone" of Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy, underlining the strategic importance the US attaches to ties with New Delhi.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Modi will participate in the outreach sessions of the G7 Summit in Evian on June 16 and 17, where he is expected to exchange views with G7 leaders as well as representatives of partner countries and international organisations. The MEA has also said the prime minister will hold a number of bilateral meetings on the margins of the summit."The prime minister's presence at the G7 reflects India's standing as a leading voice of the Global South and a key partner in addressing global challenges," the ministry said.