Indian seafarers' safety a priority, Modi tells Trump in first bilateral talks in 16 months

Updated On: 17 June, 2026 08:54 PM IST | France | mid-day online correspondent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, discussing maritime security, developments in West Asia and India-US ties. Modi emphasised the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open

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US President Donald Trump meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Wednesday. PIC/PTI

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi emphasised the security of Indian seafarers and the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France.

"Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital for the global economy. India has consistently emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation, and we should work together on this issue. Hundreds of lakhs of seafarers are performing their duties across the world, including in the Strait of Hormuz. The security of Indian seafarers is equally important," PM Modi said.