Modi raises seafarer safety with Trump
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The event underscores geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting global oil and shipping markets. The reaffirmation of India-US trade and defense ties may boost investor sentiment in related sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of safety of Indian maritime workers and sailors during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on June 17, 2026, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, and also at the G7 Summit Outreach Session on June 16. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a written response to Parliament, stated that Modi highlighted the disruption of global maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, resulting in loss of lives including Indian seafarers. The query referenced the killing of Indian maritime workers in a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. Modi emphasized freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce, and the safety of seafarers as a shared international concern. Both sides reaffirmed the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and welcomed progress under the India-US COMPACT initiative in defense, strategic technologies, energy, and trade. They noted significant progress in negotiations towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement and directed officials to conclude a balanced agreement.
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