Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:28pm on 17 Jun 2026,Wednesday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit after 16 months. The two leaders discussed regional security, trade, and maritime safety. Modi stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and raised concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers working in the region. He welcomed the US-Iran peace framework and said it could bring stability to West Asia. Trump praised Modi, calling him a tough negotiator and an important global leader. He said the United States would support India if it ever faced an attack and expressed interest in visiting India. (PPC: AP)
