Archive · 25 Jul 2026
PM Modi Discusses Indian Sailors' Safety with Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France, on June 17, 2026.
During the meeting, PM Modi raised concerns about the safety of Indian maritime workers and sailors, especially after recent incidents in the Gulf of Oman.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and welcomed progress in various areas including defence, strategic technologies, energy, and bilateral trade.
They also noted significant progress in negotiations towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement and directed officials to work towards its early conclusion.
PM Modi raised the issue of safety of Indian maritime workers and sailors during a bilateral meeting with US President Trump on June 17, 2026.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France.
PM Modi highlighted the disruption of global maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Significant progress was noted in negotiations towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump
- What
- Bilateral meeting and G7 Summit Outreach Session
- When
- June 17, 2026
- Where
- Évian, France
- Why
- To discuss various issues including the safety of Indian maritime workers, trade, energy security, and defence cooperation
India's Concerns
US Stance
Safety of Indian Sailors
India's Concerns
India raised concerns about the safety of Indian maritime workers and sailors, especially after recent incidents in the Gulf of Oman.
US Stance
The US did not explicitly respond to India's concerns in the provided information.
Trade and Defence Cooperation
India's Concerns
India emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.
US Stance
The US reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and welcomed progress in various areas including defence, strategic technologies, energy, and bilateral trade.
- Date of Meeting
- June 17, 2026
- Location of Meeting
- Évian, France
- Key Issues Raised
- Safety of Indian maritime workers, freedom of navigation, trade, energy security, defence cooperation
- Outcome
- Commitment to strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and progress towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement
- Significant Progress
- Negotiations towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement
