Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday raised the shortage of trust globally and deaths of Indian civilians in the West Asia conflict during the G7 Outreach Session in Evian, France.
Modi said disruptions to maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz have harmed the global economy and many Indian civilians have lost their lives.
He stressed it is the responsibility of all countries to ensure the safety of seafarers so that maritime routes remain secure.
Modi met US President Donald Trump for the first time in 16 months and a bilateral meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
He described mutual trust as the most important strategic asset today and said partnerships succeed only when trust lies at their core.
