New Delhi, June 17 -- US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held their first face-to-face meeting in 16 months on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, as both sides sought to reset ties strained by trade disputes.

The leaders met to discuss a broad range of issues, including trade negotiations, regional security, maritime stability, energy cooperation and developments in West Asia.

The meeting began with a warm exchange between the two leaders, who have long maintained a close personal rapport despite recent friction in bilateral ties.

A key focus of the talks was the proposed India-US trade agreement, which both countries have been negotiating for months.

Expressing optimism about the progre...