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During a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concerns regarding the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz to US President Donald Trump. , India News, Times Now

US President Donald Trump drew laughter during the bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after describing him as "beautiful-looking," "like an angel," and "a killer.", India News, Times Now

Ahead of their bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in Evian, US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi, describing him as "calm," "cool," and a "total killer..", India News, Times Now

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had another friendly exchange that quickly went viral.

Over time, the recurring public interactions between the two leaders have fuelled what social media users call the "Melodi" trend, a portmanteau of Modi and Meloni that has gained traction online.

"Nice to see you again. We are the most famous on Instagram." -- PM Meloni to PM Modi pic.

Modi welcomed progress in the peace efforts in West Asia, and noted the conflict had claimed the lives of "many Indian civilians" | India News

The meeting comes at a time when instability in West Asia has heightened concerns over global energy supplies and maritime trade, placing renewed focus on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping corridors for oil and natural gas.

PM Modi highlighted the growing risks to maritime trade and the human cost of instability in West Asia.

PM Modi emphasized the importance of mutual trust in international partnerships and highlighted the impact of the shortage of trust on global issues such as the crisis in West Asia and disruptions to maritime trade. He called for a focus on building trust and partnerships rooted in dignity rather than dependency.