Evian, June 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed concern over the impact of disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz on the global economy during the conflict in West Asia and said several Indian civilians lost their lives.

Addressing the Outreach Session on 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity' at the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, PM Modi welcomed the progress made in peace efforts in West Asia, referring to the Iran-US peace deal, while highlighting the humanitarian and economic consequences of the conflict.

He stressed that international partnerships and global solidarity would be meaningful only if countries worked together to address common challenges.

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