With Trump presence G-7 Summit Modi speech was on HUMAN LIFE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the deaths of Indian seafarers in a US military strike during an address to G7 leaders, which included US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister stressed on the human cost of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz while calling for the protection of maritime trade routes.

“We welcome the progress made in peace efforts in West Asia. This conflict has caused loss of life and property in our friendly countries in the region. Disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz have adversely affected the global economy,” the PM said.

“Several Indian civilians have also lost their lives. The safety of seafarers, who connect nations through global maritime trade, is our responsibility. We must ensure that sea routes remain secure and that seafarers can carry out their work without fear,” he added, speaking during the session on “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity” in France’s Evian.

The remarks were delivered in the presence of leaders of the G7 nations at a time when tensions in the Middle East have raised concerns over the security of shipping lanes that carry a significant share of the world’s oil and commercial cargo. The Strait of Hormuz, linking the Persian Gulf with international waters, remains one of the most strategically important maritime chokepoints in the world.

His comments came days after three Indian nationals died when US forces attacked the Palau-flagged oil tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman.

While the Prime Minister did not directly mention the recent incident involving the deaths of three Indian nationals, his comments appeared to underline New Delhi’s concerns about the safety of civilian crews operating in conflict zones and the economic consequences of disruptions to maritime commerce. (UPDATED ON 16TH JUNE 2026)