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'Lakhs of Indians working as seafarers': PM Modi raises maritime safety in meeting with Donald Trump

Times of India · Jun 17, 2026, 2:27 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump met at the G7 Summit, prioritizing maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers. Modi stressed the vital importance of open shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, and commended Trump's efforts in West Asia. The leaders also discussed tr

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