Trump says U.S. will defend India if anyone attacks as Modi raises seafarers safety issue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit to discuss bilateral ties and the safety of Indian seafarers. The discussion follows tensions regarding the safety of maritime trade routes and the impact of U.S. military strikes on Indian crew members.
Why it matters
This meeting highlights the diplomatic efforts to balance strategic U.S.-India relations with the protection of Indian citizens working in volatile maritime zones.
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.
The report provides a factual account of the meeting and the stated positions of both leaders without editorializing.
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