UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian on June 16, 2026, with the proposed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz forming a central part of the agenda.
The two leaders reviewed the security and commercial implications of potential arrangements to restore normal shipping through the strait following weeks of disruption that affected global oil and goods flows.
Both countries have significant stakes in Hormuz transit, with India importing a large share of its energy through the corridor and the UK maintaining naval assets in the broader region. Officials did not release specifics of any agreed positions.
The Starmer-Modi meeting was one of several bilateral sessions at Evian focused on the Hormuz question. It was also expected to cover progress on the pending UK-India free trade agreement, which negotiators have been working toward for several years.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-modi-of-india-16-june-2026