Evian, June 17 -- Signalling a significant diplomatic pivot, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump for bilateral talks in France on Wednesday, with discussions covering regional security, maritime stability and developments in West Asia.

During the high-level meeting, PM Modi commended Trump for his leadership efforts aimed at restoring peace in West Asia and underscored the importance of ensuring the free flow of global trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

Highlighting India's strategic stakes in global maritime pathways, the Prime Minister advocated for enhanced cooperation. "Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital for the global economy. India has consistently emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation,...