"Everything is very nice...": Trump after arrival in France for G7 Summit
Evian, June 15
US President Donald Trump arrived in the French resort town of Évian-les-Bains to attend the 52nd G7 Summit on Monday, carrying geopolitical momentum following a watershed diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East.
"Everything is very nice," he said from a distance to the reporters and briefly waved to them.
The top-tier multilateral forum, hosted by France in the scenic spa town of Evian, is scheduled to run from June 15 to 17 against a backdrop of major global economic and security shifts.
The premier diplomatic bloc comprises major global powers Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The European Union has been part of the G7 since 1981.
Trump earlier arrived in Geneva to head for Évian-les-Bains, France, with the recently announced peace deal with Iran likely to be at the forefront of discussions.
Trump flew overnight from Washington, departing in the wee hours. Later today, Trump will hold a one-on-one meeting with the G7 host and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Others accompanying the President on Air Force One include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Ambassadors Jamieson Greer and Monica Crowley, White House Chief and Deputy Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Dan Scavino, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Beau Harrison, Assistant to the President & White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung, US Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett, Director of the Secretary's Policy Planning Staff Michael A. Needham.
White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf, White House Director of Speechwriting Ross Worthington and Director of White House Oval Office Operations Walt Nauta are also aboard the plane.
According to CNN, Trump had wanted a framework struck regarding the peace deal before greeting European leaders at the summit, beginning today.
Notably, the President had left the G7 meeting 2025, held in Canada, a day earlier due to the separate, rapidly intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran.
The White House said at the time he would return to the United States "because of what's going on in the Middle East."
"I think Iran basically is at the negotiating table where they want to make a deal, and as soon as I leave here, we're going to be doing something," Trump told reporters after meeting with leaders in the resort town of Kananaskis.
Trump had also warned on Truth Social that "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" without saying why.
A few days later, Trump ordered US warplanes to drop massive bombs on three nuclear sites inside Iran.
The 52nd G7 Summit kicks off on Monday in the French spa town of Evian, bringing together world leaders to address pressing economic imbalances, geopolitical tensions, and global governance. France is hosting the high-profile three-day event, which runs from June 15 to 17.
In a video address posted on X on the eve of the summit, French President Emmanuel Macron set the tone for the high-level talks. He announced, "Arrived in Évian for the G7."With the summit kicking off today, the French President outlined an extensive and critical agenda ranging from regional crises to global trade imbalances and cybersecurity.
Macron detailed the core participants of the summit, stating, "We will welcome here in Evian the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Commission, and the President of the European Council. Together, we'll try to move forward on the major topics."The core G7 members participating in the high-level talks are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
To foster broader international co-operation, the French President further emphasised France's initiative to bring in key global partners to foster deeper co-operation among nations. He noted, "We will also associate with this work some international institutions and some countries with which we wanted a very special convergence: South Korea, India, Kenya, Brazil."
To achieve this, the host nation has invited Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates as 'outreach partner countries'.This high-level engagement marks the 13th time that India will participate in the G7 summit as a 'partner country', underscoring New Delhi's growing influence on the world stage. The international event will also mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seventh consecutive appearance at the elite gathering.
The primary focus of these discussions targets key systemic areas, beginning with macroeconomic governance and international financial architecture. Additionally, the leaders are exploring collaborative frameworks to strengthen global health and energy security.
The summit will also delve deeply into West Asian geopolitics, particularly focusing on a major nuclear agreement with Iran.
Trump on Sunday stated that a deal with Iran was "complete" and that the strategic waterway Strait of Hormuz would again be open after the signing of the agreement on Friday.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm glad India is being invited as a 'partner country' again. But let's be honest, how much real power do we have at these summits? The G7 countries still call the shots. We need more than just a seat at the table - we need to push our own agenda on trade and climate change. That said, the Iran deal is positive news for global peace.
Evian is such a beautiful place! 🇫🇷 But more importantly, this G7 summit comes at a crucial time. The Iran peace deal is a masterstroke - Trump warned Tehran to evacuate then bombed nuclear sites? That's the kind of strong leadership that gets results. India should take notes on how to handle tough negotiations. Our PM Modi will definitely learn from this!
I'm concerned about the environmental impact of all these world leaders flying around for summits. Meanwhile, we in India are dealing with real issues like pollution and water scarcity. Hope the discussions on global health and energy security actually lead to concrete action, not just photo ops and "very nice" comments. Actions speak louder than words!
Great to see India getting consistent invites to G7 - 13 times now! 🇮🇳 But I wonder if Trump's "everything is very nice" attitude is just a facade. The Middle East is still volatile, and that Iran deal might be fragile. Our PM Modi needs to ensure India's interests are protected, especially regarding energy security and trade with West Asia. Let's hope this summit delivers real outcomes.
P Priya S Honestly, We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.