G7 Summit Live: PM Modi is calm, cool and a total killer, says Trump before big meet at G7

US President Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 summit in Evian, France, describing him as 'calm, cool and a total killer' in a light-hearted remark. Trump contrasted Modi’s demeanor with his own during a working lunch attended by world leaders. Prime Minister Modi held productive discussions with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing strengthened India-EU relations. Modi highlighted the momentum gained after hosting the EU leaders during India’s Republic Day celebrations earlier this year, noting progress toward finalizing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU and India are accelerating efforts to sign the Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2024. She also mentioned plans to advance an investment agreement, enhance security and defence cooperation, and develop the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) to improve regional connectivity. Modi is scheduled to meet Trump later, with discussions expected to focus on trade, defence cooperation, and developments in West Asia. The US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, expressed anticipation for the meeting, calling Modi a valued leader. Trump also made an unsupported claim that the US had secretly removed ships through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent oil price spikes, stating that oil prices remained stable due to covert military operations. He alleged that the US Navy had taken out between 15 and 25 ships per night, though no independent verification was provided.