-Pratyusha Mukherjee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted concerns regarding the security of Indian maritime personnel operating in the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz region during his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
Amid evolving security challenges in the Gulf and heightened regional tensions affecting critical maritime routes, Modi underscored India’s interest in ensuring the welfare and safety of its nationals employed in the international shipping sector.
According to official sources, the Prime Minister told President Trump that the “safety of Indian seafarers working in the Strait of Hormuz area was of ‘utmost importance’ to New Delhi.”
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints, facilitating a substantial portion of global energy shipments and commercial traffic. Any disruption in the region has significant implications for international trade and maritime security.
India has a large number of seafarers serving aboard merchant vessels operating in the Gulf region, making their safety a key concern for policymakers. The issue has gained prominence amid recent security developments affecting shipping lanes in West Asia.
The discussion formed part of broader exchanges between the two leaders on regional security, maritime stability, and cooperation in ensuring the free flow of global commerce through critical sea routes.
India has consistently advocated for the safety of maritime personnel and the protection of international shipping corridors, while maintaining close coordination with partner nations to address emerging security challenges in the region.
