Paris – 16.06.2026: On June 17, 2026, President Emmanuel Macron hosted his US counterpart Donald Trump at a state dinner at the Palace of Versailles. This meeting took place after the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains and marked the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The venue for the dinner, the Palace of Versailles, was chosen deliberately, as it was here in 1783 that the Treaty of Paris was signed, which recognized the independence of the United States of America. This symbolic gesture was intended to emphasize the historic friendship between the two nations.
During the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, held from June 15 to 17, heads of state and government discussed, among other things, global economic challenges, supply chains, migration, and artificial intelligence. A central topic was also the conflict in Iran and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
President Trump took the opportunity to hold bilateral talks with various heads of state, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. These meetings aimed to strengthen international cooperation on the conflict in Ukraine.
President Macron’s invitation to President Trump for this exclusive dinner at the Palace of Versailles was viewed as a diplomatic step to strengthen transatlantic relations and emphasize shared interests. Despite existing tensions, especially regarding trade issues and positions on international conflicts, the meeting was seen as a sign of both sides’ willingness to pursue constructive cooperation.
The events at the Palace of Versailles were accompanied by numerous media representatives and provided a framework for official speeches and informal conversations between the two heads of state. In their addresses, both presidents emphasized the importance of bilateral relations and the necessity for close cooperation on global issues.
This state dinner at the Palace of Versailles was the culmination of diplomatic activity during the G7 summit and highlighted France’s central role in international politics. It reflected the desire, despite existing differences, to find common solutions for global challenges.