Iran, Ukraine, and trade are expected to dominate the three-day summit in the French spa town. Zelenskyy and Arab leaders will also join.
GENEVA—U.S. President Donald Trump is en route to France on June 15 to attend the annual G7 summit, just hours after announcing a deal with Iran following weeks of intense negotiations.
Leaders of the world’s seven largest advanced economies are meeting from June 15 to June 17 in the French spa town of Évian-les-Bains to discuss global trade, immigration, geopolitical conflicts, and other key issues. The G7 is made up of the United States, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Trump left the White House early on June 15, after attending a UFC championship fight held on the White House grounds to celebrate both America’s 250th birthday and his own 80th.
During the three-day summit, the new deal with Iran and the war in Ukraine are expected to be central to the discussions. Trump is set to join a leaders’ meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and engage in one-on-one talks with Middle Eastern leaders on the sidelines of the summit.
In addition, Trump is expected to call for more cooperation on critical mineral supply chains and efforts to fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
A Packed Schedule
Trump is expected to arrive in Évian-les-Bains on the afternoon of June 15, local time. That evening, he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, followed by an official greeting and a working dinner with all leaders.
On June 16, the president will join a working session with G7 leaders and Zelenskyy, then hold bilateral meetings with the emir of Qatar and the president of the United Arab Emirates. Later, G7 leaders will have a working lunch with Arab leaders, followed by a session on international investment partnerships. The day will end with a social dinner and a cultural performance.
On June 17, Trump will take part in talks about economic growth. He will then hold bilateral meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Later, the president will join a working lunch on innovation and artificial intelligence with other G7 leaders, outreach partners, and technology executives. Trump will then attend a dinner hosted by Macron at the Palace of Versailles before leaving France that night.
Here’s what to watch for at this year’s summit:
- Iran Deal
- Ukraine War
- Future of NATO
- Global Trade and Relations With Canada
By Emel Akan
