India Loses Edge to Pakistan as Trump's Visit Sparks Mixed Signals from Modi Government
President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met for the first time at a G7 summit in France, marking their latest face-to-face encounter since February 2025; during this gathering, India lost its edge with Trump while Pakistan quietly gained ground in diplomacy with him.
President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met for the first time at the G7 summit in France, a stark contrast to their previous encounters since February 2025. The encounter lacked the usual warmth and firmness of their interactions, with no bear hugs or handshakes exchanged. This meeting marks a shift in India's diplomatic approach, as it appears to have lost ground to Pakistan in terms of engagement with Trump. The change suggests a strategic realignment on the US' stance towards India and its rivals.
