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PM Modi seeks 'highest priority' for seafarers in Middle East peace deal in meeting with Trump PM Modi and President Trump discussed the safety of Indian seafarers amidst a US-Iran peace agreement. Trump acknowledged the risks of the profession while Modi emphasized the importance of maritime security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders also touched upon trade, defense, and geopolitical issues, with Trump expressing confidence in strong US-India ties.

Modi raises seafarers' safety with Trump, seeks protection for them in ... Evian-Les-Bains (France) | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised with US President Donald Trump the issue of seafarers' safety and called for provisions for their protection in Washington's proposed peace deal with Iran, even as the two leaders vowed to take steps to repair bilateral ties that reeled under severe strain over the past year. The meeting between the two leaders on the margins of the G7 summit in the French commune came amid increasing outrage in India over the killing of three Indian crew members of a merchant ship in American military strikes. In his televised comments, Prime Minister Modi complimented Trump for his efforts towards ending the West Asia conflict and brought up the issue of the safety of lakhs of Indian seafarers operating in key maritime zones. The prime minister hoped that the peace deal with Iran would have provisions for the security of the seafarers. "Mr President, you and I agree that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital for the global economy. India has consistently emphasised the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and we should work togeth…

Messi's team writes to police, blames ex-minister Aroop Biswas for event ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged US President Donald Trump to prioritise the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz during the implementation of Washington's proposed Iran peace deal, as both leaders focused on repairing... US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "very tough negotiator" and hinted at a future visit to India during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, where they discussed trade,... Trump lauded the defence relations between India and US and affirmed support precisely for the PM Modi-led nation during conflict situations. Formerly Iran's second-largest oil customer, Indian financial institutions were forced to withhold crude oil payments following the 2018 US sanctions. The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to Telegram's petition challenging a temporary government order that restricts access to its platform and disables message-editing features in India, citing concerns over potential...

PM Modi raises seafarers' safety in talks with Trump, seeks safeguards ... NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday placed the safety of Indian seafarers at the centre of discussions on restoring peace and stability in West Asia, saying he was confident the issue would receive the “highest priority” in implementing a new agreement between the US and Iran aimed at ending regional tensions during his first bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump in 16 months on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. “You are aware that across the world, Indian seafarers and hundreds of thousands are working and performing their duties across global maritime trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, and their safety is of utmost importance to us,” Modi said. The Prime Minister linked the protection of seafarers directly to the implementation of the agreement between the US and Iran. “You made tremendous efforts towards reaching this understanding and this agreement,” Modi said. “I'm confident that the issue of seafarers will receive the highest priority during the implementation of this agreement,” Modi said in the backdrop of mounting concerns over the safety of Indian seafarer…

Safety of lakhs of Indian seafarers of high importance to us, says PM ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told US President Donald Trump that the safety and security of lakhs of Indian seafarers is of paramount importance to India, highlighting New Delhi's concerns over therecent attacks on vessels in the Gulfcarrying Indian crew members. The US President assured that Washington and New Delhi will "work together" to address the issue, as the both leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. "We have always said that freedom of navigation should be ensured and we should also stress upon that. Lakhs of Indian seafarers are on duty in different seas of the world in the sector of maritime trade. I believe that their security is equally important," Prime Minister Modi told Trump. Several vessels carryingIndian crew members have come under attackin Gulf waters in recent weeks as the US enforced its blockage on the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports. In one such attack,three Indian sailors were killed. The Opposition has accused the Prime Minister of failing to respond forcefully enough to the deaths of Indian nationals in attacks allegedly linked to a foreign cou…

Spotlight On The Seafarers Issue That Dominated PM Modi-Trump Talks in ... The safety of Indian seafarers emerged as a key issue during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France on Wednesday. The discussion came in the aftermath of a tragic incident in which three Indian sailors were killed during US military strikes in the Gulf of Oman last week. The deaths sparked public concern in India and added urgency to New Delhi's efforts to secure stronger safeguards for Indian maritime workers operating in one of the world's most strategically important and volatile regions. While the meeting covered a broad range of subjects including trade, defence cooperation, technology, energy, artificial intelligence and regional security, the protection of Indian seafarers emerged as one of the most significant humanitarian issues discussed by the two leaders. India is one of the world's largest suppliers of maritime labour, with hundreds of thousands of Indian citizens working aboard commercial vessels across international shipping routes. These workers play a critical role in sustaining global trade, incl…

Police serve fresh summons to Bengal's ex-sports minister in Messi ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged US President Donald Trump to prioritise the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz during the implementation of Washington's proposed Iran peace deal, as both leaders focused on repairing... US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "very tough negotiator" and hinted at a future visit to India during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, where they discussed trade,... Trump lauded the defence relations between India and US and affirmed support precisely for the PM Modi-led nation during conflict situations. Formerly Iran's second-largest oil customer, Indian financial institutions were forced to withhold crude oil payments following the 2018 US sanctions. The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to Telegram's petition challenging a temporary government order that restricts access to its platform and disables message-editing features in India, citing concerns over potential...

Modi raises safety of Indian sailors with Trump in talks - Baird Maritime US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had held a "very good" conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 summit in France and that their two countries were working on trade deals. Trump called Modi a "tough negotiator," and told reporters that he would be going to India "sometime in the future". India has been pressing the United States for months for a Trump trip, potentially as part of a meeting including Japan and Australia. The two leaders' meeting is their first since February 2025, when Modi visited Washington within weeks of Trump returning to the White House, and the two sides agreed to resolve their differences over trade and tariffs. Ties, however, have since deteriorated, with Washington imposing high tariffs on Indian goods, punishing New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil, and engaging closely with India's arch-rival Pakistan. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India last month seeking to repair ties, butthe killing of three Indian sailorsin attacks on commercial ships by the US Navy in the Persian Gulf has roiled relations again. Modi told Trump, in th…

Police serve fresh summons to Bengal's ex-sports minister in Messi ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged US President Donald Trump to prioritise the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz during the implementation of Washington's proposed Iran peace deal, as both leaders focused on repairing... US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "very tough negotiator" and hinted at a future visit to India during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, where they discussed trade,... Trump lauded the defence relations between India and US and affirmed support precisely for the PM Modi-led nation during conflict situations. Formerly Iran's second-largest oil customer, Indian financial institutions were forced to withhold crude oil payments following the 2018 US sanctions. The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to Telegram's petition challenging a temporary government order that restricts access to its platform and disables message-editing features in India, citing concerns over potential...

'Safety of Indian seafarers of high importance': Modi tells Trump PM Modi-Trump meet at G7 Summit 'Safety of Indian seafarers of high importance': Modi tells Trump By Chanshimla Varah Jun 17, 2026 08:20 pm What's the story Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and security of Indian seafarers during a meeting with United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in France. During the meeting, PM Modi stressed that "freedom of navigation should be ensured" and highlighted that lakhs of Indian seafarers work globally in maritime trade, adding their security is equally important. Modi 'Security of seafarers will be ensured prioritized with Iran deal' "We have always said that freedom of navigation should be ensured and we should also stress upon that. Lakhs of Indian seafarers are on duty in different seas of the world in the sector of maritime trade. I believe that their security is equally important," Modi told Trump. "I am confident that in the deal (with Iran) security of seafarers will be ensured and prioritized..." he added. Twitter Post Modi holds bilater…

Modi raises seafarers' safety with Trump, seeks protection for them in Iran deal PM Modi hoped that the peace deal with Iran would have provisions for the security of the seafarers; “As long as I am at the White House, India has a friend in the U.S.,” Mr. Trump said