G7 Summit Day 2 highlights: India always on side of peace, places humanity over everything else, says Modi
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- PM Modi told G7 leaders on Day 1 (June 17, 2026) that the world suffers from a shortage of trust during a session on "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity."
- Modi framed India's foreign policy stance by declaring the country "always on the side of peace" and said it "places humanity over everything else."
- Modi raised concerns over disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz linked to the West Asia conflict and said several Indian civilians lost their lives in the unrest.
- PM Modi and President Trump are set to hold wide-ranging talks on Day 2 focused on expediting the proposed bilateral trade deal and boosting cooperation in defense, energy, and critical minerals.
- Day 2 discussions center on security risks posed by AI and social media, with leaders debating the digital sphere's governance challenges.
Why it matters: Modi's Strait of Hormuz warning ties the G7 conversation directly to India's economic exposure — disruptions in that waterway affect energy imports and have already cost Indian civilian lives, giving Delhi a concrete stake in any West Asia de-escalation framework the G7 may endorse. The pending Modi-Trump bilateral on a trade deal and critical minerals cooperation would, if sealed, lock in one of the most consequential India-U.S. economic agreements in years.
