Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of Indian seafarers' safety in the Strait of Hormuz during a joint briefing with President Donald Trump, stressing that the security of lakhs of Indian sailors is of paramount importance to India. He expressed hope that ensuring the safety of seafarers would be a key part of any agreement reached with Iran.US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (AFP)“Lakhs of Indian seafarers operate in maritime sector; I believe that their security is equally important,” PM Modi told President Trump.India lost 3 Indian seafarers in an attack by US Navy last well at MT Settebello. Two more vessels with Indian crew on board were also attacked in the same week.Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked US President Donald Trump for his efforts to restore peace in West Asia and expressed hope for a lasting resolution to the conflict. He also stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and ensuring freedom of navigation."We met in Washington last time... since then we've been moving forward together. It is a joy for us that our teams are working together, we're moving forward at a fast pace," Modi said.Responding to a question on the Indian seafarers killed in the conflict zone, Trump said he had been briefed about the incident and added that efforts were underway to address the issue. "I heard about that. It is a rough profession. We (PM Modi and him) are re working at it," he said.This is a developing news, will be updated shortly