India-US tie‑up highlighted at G7 as Modi protests Indian sailors’ deaths in Strait of Hormuz

At the G7 summit in France, U.S. President Donald Trump praised India as a reliable partner for tackling regional challenges, especially in West Asia, and said the bilateral relationship will grow stronger. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking alongside Trump, raised concern over a recent U.S. military strike in the Strait of Hormuz that killed three Indian sailors, urging protection of maritime trade routes and highlighting India’s role in peace efforts. Both leaders also discussed progress on a pending trade agreement and broader economic and security cooperation between the two democracies.