Modi raises seafarers' safety with Trump, seeks protection for them in Iran deal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit to discuss the safety of Indian seafarers amid regional tensions with Iran. The leaders also expressed a commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and maintaining maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
This meeting highlights the intersection of international maritime security, regional conflict resolution, and the diplomatic efforts to protect migrant labor forces.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) raised with U.S. 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.
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