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120d agoModi Raises Sailor Deaths with Trump at G7, Cites Open Shipping Lanes
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers with US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit.
Verified Facts
- Three Indian seafarers died in a recent US military strike in the Gulf of Oman.
- President Trump acknowledged the deaths of the Indian seafarers and described their profession as 'rough'.
- Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of maintaining open international shipping lanes.
- Prime Minister Modi stated that 'lakhs of Indians are working as seafarers' and their safety is a key priority.
- Prime Minister Modi commended President Trump for his role in peace efforts in West Asia.
Why This Matters Now
The meeting occurred days after three Indian seafarers were killed in a recent US military strike in the Gulf of Oman.
What They Said
"I heard about that. It's a rough profession, and we work together on it. This has been happening throughout time, but we work together. We love all those people. They are great people."
— Donald Trump, US President (bilateral meeting)
"I commend you for your leadership on the progress that has been made in the efforts to restore peace in West Asia"
— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (bilateral meeting)
"Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital for the global economy"
— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (bilateral meeting)
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