If India is attacked, America will stand together, Trump said to Modi in G7 – What did you say on the death of three Indians? Understand in 10 points

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 17, 2026

PM Modi Donald Trump G7 Summit meeting: US President Donald Trump Gave a big statement in support of India during the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump said that if India is attacked under the leadership of PM Modi, America will come forward to help. This meeting of Trump-Modi took place during the G7 summit in Evian-le-Bain, France. This was the first face-to-face conversation between the two leaders after Operation Sindoor.

Trump has PM Modi Praising him profusely, he said that he looks very calm and simple, but in reality he is a very strong person who takes tough decisions. People call him a very nice person, and he is, but he is very strict in negotiations and bargaining. Describing PM Modi as a ‘tough trader’, he said that Modi loves the people of India and also wants good relations with America.

#WATCH | Evian, France: Speaking about PM Modi, US President Donald Trump says, “…He’s a very tough negotiator… You look at this man. I’ll give you a lesson. He’s the most beautiful-looking man. He looks so nice, like an angel. But actually, he’s as tough as he is a killer…… pic.twitter.com/zpo9AfaXGR
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10 big things about Trump’s statement

1. Assurance of help in case of attack on India: Trump said, “If Modi is the leader and India is attacked, we will be there to help him.” He praised the leadership of PM Modi and described India-America relations as strong.

#WATCH | Évian, France | On India-US defense relations, US President Donald Trump says, “I think it is a great relationship…If they were attacked, we would be there to help them…If anybody attacks that man, we are going to be there…If they are attacked and he (PM Modi) is… pic.twitter.com/45pjpLY39e
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2. Modi-Trump meeting after 16 months: This was the first personal meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump. The last face-to-face talks between the two leaders took place in February 2025, when PM Modi visited America.

3. Environment changed after Operation Sindoor: Trump’s statement came at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan were in the news after Operation Sindoor. After the Pahalgam terrorist attack of 22 April 2025, India took action against terrorist targets on 7 May 2025.

4. India kept its stand clear on ceasefire: After Operation Sindoor, military tension continued between India and Pakistan for about 88 hours. On May 10, an agreement was reached between the two countries to stop the conflict, but India repeatedly said that this decision was taken between India and Pakistan and not through the mediation of any third country.

5. Trump praised Modi’s leadership abilities: Describing PM Modi as a strong leader, Trump said that India will perform well under his leadership. He described Modi as a ‘tough trader’ i.e. a strong talking leader.

6. India-America trade deal also discussed: There have been differences in relations between India and America in recent times over tariff and trade related issues. Despite this, both the countries insisted on taking forward the strategic partnership. Trump said after the meeting that India and America are working on a trade agreement. He described the conversation with PM Modi as ‘very good’ and described the relations between the two countries as strong. This meeting has taken place at a time when there have been differences between the two countries on issues like tariffs, H-1B visa rules and America’s role in India-Pakistan tension.

7. America-India relations said to be strong: Trump said that relations between India and America are very good and both the countries are close to each other. He said that the relations between the two leaders play an important role in taking forward the relations between the countries. Referring to India-America friendship, Trump recalled the ‘Howdy Modi’ program and said that the stadium was completely filled in that program organized in Houston. Trump also said that he will visit India in the future. He talked about taking forward strong relations between India and America.

#WATCH | Evian, France: US President Donald Trump says, “We had a great visit last time in India. We opened up that new stadium, and I think there were 3000-4000 people. It seated about 150,000, and there were 250,000 outside, and there were 100,000 on the grass… I don’t know… pic.twitter.com/SypK1fRK0j
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2026

8. Expressed grief over the death of Indian sailors: During the meeting, Trump expressed condolences to the families of three Indian sailors killed in US military attacks. Expressing grief, Trump said that working in the maritime sector is a difficult profession. Both countries will work together on such issues. India had expressed its concern to America regarding this issue.

#WATCH | Évian, France | On 3 Indian seafarers killed in an attack near the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump says, “I heard about that, it’s a rough profession and we work together on it. This has been happening throughout time but we work together…”(Video:… pic.twitter.com/2J4ME7FSuA
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9. Trump’s comments on new government and future: Trump said in a light tone that he cannot say with certainty if a new leader comes, but India will move forward under the leadership of Modi. His comment became a topic of discussion.

10. Eyeing strategic partnerships: In recent months, some differences have emerged in India-US relations, but both the countries are trying to advance strategic cooperation. However, after this meeting, both the countries indicated that despite differences on trade and some issues, defense, security and strategic cooperation will continue. Relations between India and America are considered very important in the politics of the Indo-Pacific region.

What issues were discussed between PM Modi and Trump?

An important bilateral meeting took place between PM Modi and Trump during the G7 summit. In this conversation, major issues like maritime security, safety of Indian sailors, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and India-US trade relations were discussed. Describing the safety of Indian sailors as a priority in the meeting, PM Modi said that it is very important for the world economy to keep the sea routes safe. He said that millions of Indians work in the maritime sector and their safety is a big concern of India.

#WATCH | Évian, France | PM Modi tells US President Trump, “We have always said that freedom of navigation should be ensured and we should also stress upon that. Lakhs of Indian seafarers are om duty in different seas of the world in the sector of maritime trade. I believe that… pic.twitter.com/zeELdPyozB
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2026

PM Modi expressed concern about the Strait of Hormuz and said that it is a very important sea route for the world economy. He expressed hope that after peace efforts between America and Iran, there will be stability in the region and the sea routes will remain safe.

Congratulations to Trump on peace efforts in West Asia

During the meeting, PM Modi praised Trump for his efforts to restore peace in West Asia. He said that the efforts of the US President have increased the hope for peace in the region. PM Modi said that the teams of India and America are continuously working to achieve common goals and new energy is being seen in the relations between the two countries.

India’s role in G7

This time India has participated in the G7 summit as a guest country. This group includes America, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan and the European Union. PM Modi had also emphasized on the security of sea lanes and safety of sailors from the G7 platform.