Modi said that in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, meaningful partnerships can succeed only when they are founded on mutual trust.
Modi said that sea routes must remain secure and seafarers should be allowed to carry out their duties without fear.
The interaction between the two leaders took place as heads of state and government gathered for the opening session and traditional family photograph of the 52nd G7 Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
This was the first face-to-face interaction between Modi and Trump in 16 months and came ahead of their scheduled bilateral on Wednesday.
“I have had a great relationship with Bibi. Now Bibi has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon,” Trump added.
Rutte said Iran’s attempts to disrupt navigation through the strategic waterway posed a direct threat to global trade and allied security.
India and Italy on Wednesday elevated their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Special Strategic Partnership” as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held high-level talks in Rome focused on expanding cooperation in trade, defence manufacturing, technology, clean energy, connectivity and global security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 provides a practical and forward-looking framework to enhance bilateral ties.
The top three countries -- USA, China and Russia -- spent a combined total of USD 1480 billion, or 51 per cent of the global total in 2025.
The party warned that the international community's silence on the matter might push Bangladesh further into brutality and prolonged political violence.
