Evian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the deaths of Indian seafarers in a US military strike while speaking at the Outreach Session
on ‘Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’ at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. US President Donald Trump was also present at the session when PM Modi raised concerns over the safety of seafarers and the growing risks to global maritime trade amid the ongoing hostilities between the US and Iran. "We welcome the progress made towards peace efforts in West Asia. The conflict has caused loss of life and property to our friendly nations in the region. Disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz have adversely affected the global economy. Several Indian civilians have also lost their lives," PM Modi said. "The safety of seafarers, who connect countries across the world through global maritime trade, is our collective responsibility. We must ensure that sea routes remain secure and that seafarers are able to carry out their duties without fear," he added. (More to follow)
