Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a crucial bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, marking their first formal meeting in 16 months. The talks come at a significant moment for India-US relations, with key issues including trade negotiations, maritime security, energy cooperation and developments in West Asia expected to dominate the agenda. The meeting follows concerns over attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that claimed the lives of Indian seafarers, as well as ongoing discussions around a long-awaited India-US trade agreement. With both sides looking to strengthen strategic ties, the Modi-Trump meeting is being closely watched around the world.