Trump, Modi discuss trade, safety of Indian sailors in Gulf region
Modi urged protection for Indian seafarers and said 100,000s work in global shipping as the leaders discussed trade and West Asia security.
- On Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump confirmed "significant progress" in bilateral trade negotiations during their first face-to-face meeting in 16 months at the G7 summit in Evian, France.
- Bilateral relations faced strain after the U.S. imposed punitive tariffs on Indian goods and three Indian sailors were killed in a U.S. military strike on a merchant vessel near Oman last week, prompting India to formally protest.
- Modi urged Trump to prioritize Indian seafarer safety in any Iran peace deal, stressing that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is "vital for the global economy." Hundreds of thousands of Indian seafarers operate across international shipping routes.
- Trump praised Modi as "a very tough negotiator" while affirming their personal bond, declaring the U.S. would defend India if attacked despite lacking a formal mutual defense contract.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India next week to advance negotiations on the trade agreement, which officials say has reached final stages as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the strategic partnership.
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AlKhaleej TodayModi says US-India trade talks advance as Trump calls him ‘an angel’ and ‘a killer’
NEW DELHI, June 18 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been “significant progress” in long-running talks with Washington for a trade deal, according to a statement issued today after his meeting with President Donald Trump.The leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian in France yesterday, their first face-to-face talks since February 2025 in Washington.“The leaders noted with particular satisfaction the significant …
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