- During an outreach session at the G7 summit in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed leaders including United States President Donald Trump about the security of maritime trade routes and the protection of seafarers.
- Modi stated that disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz had affected the global economy and resulted in the loss of many Indian lives.
- Modi emphasized that the safety of seafarers is a shared responsibility, stating, "The safety of seafarers, who connect all nations through global maritime trade, is our responsibility."
- Modi made his remarks in the context of a series of attacks by US forces on vessels in West Asia involving Indian seafarers.
- Modi concluded his address by stating that India is ready to work with international partners to address shared challenges.
- On June 8, 24 Indian seafarers were evacuated from a tanker after it was targeted by the US.
- On June 10, three Indian seafarers were affected when the US military struck a Palau-flagged commercial tanker off the coast of Oman.
- A day after the June 10 incident, 20 Indian seafarers were involved in another attack off the Omani coast.
At the G7 summit in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the critical need for safe maritime routes and the collective responsibility for seafarer safety. He noted that disruptions in maritime trade, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, have had significant repercussions on the global economy, leading to the tragic loss of many Indian lives.12345
Modi's remarks came amid rising tensions in West Asia, where a series of attacks by US forces on vessels have endangered Indian seafarers. He highlighted incidents where three Indian seafarers were killed when the US military struck a Palau-flagged tanker off Oman, and 20 others were affected in a separate attack.7
The Prime Minister stated, "The safety of seafarers, who connect all nations through global maritime trade, is our responsibility," reinforcing the need for international cooperation. He concluded by expressing India's readiness to collaborate with global partners to tackle these pressing challenges, underscoring the importance of maritime security for all nations involved in trade.
“During the G7 summit, Modi highlighted the importance of securing maritime trade routes and protecting seafarers. He emphasized that the safety of seafarers is a shared responsibility among nations.”
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