Washington– Washington (AFP) – President Donald Trump And the French president Emmanuel Macron will Meet for dinner When you shine Palace of Versailles Close to Paris yet G7 summit The governments of the major industrialized countries announced next week in France, their governments announced today, Saturday.
Trump, who is trying to make progress in finalizing the agreement War deal with Iran The agenda in the coming days is expected to be packed with one-on-one meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the summit in the lakeside French town of Evian-les-Bains, according to senior administration officials who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House.
One of the officials said that the Republican president is expected to discuss with US allies plans to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz as confidence grows in reaching an agreement.
Britain and France, both members of the G7, have expressed interest in helping to clear mines from the vital waterway once the conflict stops.
Trump also plans to hold one-on-one meetings on the sidelines of the summit, which begins Monday, with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to end the war with Iran.
Macron’s office said that the French President will host Trump for a dinner on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the revolution 250th anniversary United States Independence, in the Palace of Versailles, “a historic symbol of Franco-American friendship.”
The palace was the residence of the French kings from the reign of Louis XIV to Louis XVI. It regularly hosts heads of state and foreign dignitaries.
Macron hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla there in 2021 on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the palace, with dinner in the Hall of Mirrors, one of the features of the 2,300 rooms in the palace.
In 2017, before his personal relationship with Vladimir Putin deteriorated due to the war in Ukraine, the newly elected Macron hosted the Russian president in Versailles.
Trump and Macron will meet after the US President arrives in France on Monday afternoon. Trump is scheduled to leave Washington after celebrating his eightieth birthday Prime time mixed martial arts show On the White House lawn on Sunday.
Trump also plans to hold separate talks with the Indian prime minister, officials said. India, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt are attending the summit at Macron’s invitation because they are not members of the G7.
Leaders of the G7 countries, which also include Canada, Germany, Italy and Japan, are meeting to discuss economic growth and development, strengthening supply chains for critical minerals, illegal immigration and artificial intelligence, among other issues.
The wars in Ukraine and Iran are also expected to be front and center. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky It will also be at the top. Officials told reporters that no formal meeting between Trump and Zelensky is currently scheduled, although they may meet on the sidelines.
Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are likely to discuss progress toward a trade agreement between their countries when they meet, officials said.
The US and India signed a joint framework agreement earlier this year and negotiations are ongoing. One official told reporters that an agreement was possible, but unlikely to be reached at the summit.
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Petrequin reported from London.