- By Raju Kumar
- Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
G7 Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday held a joint press conference in Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. While PM Modi raised concerns of Indian seafarers In Strait of Hormuz, President Trump showered praises on PM Modi, saying he is good looking man and an angel.
"He (PM Modi) is the most beautiful looking man. He looks so nice. He is like an angel. But actually he is as tough as a killer. He is a killer. But he looks so good, so he gets you by surprise," Trump said, hailing PM Modi at the press conference.
#WATCH | Evian, France | On India-US defence 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
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2026
Trump Reacts To PM Modi's Concerns Over Attack On Indian Seafarers
Trump also addressed PM Modi's concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers, saying Washington will help India if the nation is attacked. "I think it is a great relationship. If they were attacked, we would be there to help them. We don't have a contract, but if they are attacked and he (PM Modi) is the leader, we are going to be there to help. If anybody attacks that man, we are going to be there. If there is another leader, I don't know about that, but if they are attacked and he is the leader, we are going to help", Trump said.
"As long as I am President, they (India) have a great friend in the White House. Everyone here loves India and they have tremendous respect for this (PM Narendra Modi) man," he said.
PM Modi Raises Indians' Safety Concerns
"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 their security is equally important...I am confident that in the deal (with Iran) security of seafarers will be ensured and prioritised," PM Modi said, raising the issue of the safety of Indian seafarers.
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WATCH: Trump on India's Modi:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) June 17, 2026
He is the most beautfiul looking man. He looks so nice. He is like an angel.
But actually he is as tough as a killer. He is a killer.
But he looks so good, so he gets you by surprise. pic.twitter.com/SZBHerg0tB
Here Hare The Key Highlights Of Trump's Statement:
- As long as I am at White House, India has a friend in the US.
- We have always had a tremendous relationship with India in terms of employment.
- India plays a big role on major issues including in West Asia.
- I had a "very good" conversation with India's Prime
Minister
- It was a great meeting. Modi is a "tough negotiator," and I will be going to India sometime in the future.
(With Agencies Inputs)