Kumar Bahukhandi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and French President Emmanuel Macron. File. | Photo Credit: AP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday September 6, 2025 held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and exchanged views on India-France bilateral ties and an early end to the conflict in Ukraine.
Modi said he discussed pressing global issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, with both sides, underlining the importance of an early resolution to the conflict and reaffirming their commitment to peace and diplomacy.
Describing the dialogue as “very good,” Modi said that the leaders exchanged views on key regional and international developments and assessed the progress made across multiple areas of cooperation, from defence and space to climate action and technology.
“Had a very good conversation with President Macron. We reviewed and positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas,” Modi said on social media.
“Exchanged views on international and regional issues, including efforts for bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. The India-France Strategic Partnership will continue to play a key role in fostering global peace and stability,” he said.
Macron was among the European leaders present during US President Donald Trump’s talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at White House last month.
The Modi-Macron talks came two days after the French President, at the Paris summit on Thursday, announced plans to deploy a “reassurance force” in Ukraine.
The Paris summit, hosted by Macron, was attended by President Zelensky, while leaders including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer participated remotely, according to France 24.
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Both leaders agreed to continue to remain in touch and work closely together to promote global peace and stability.
In a post on X, PM Modi said India-France Strategic Partnership will continue to play a key role in fostering global peace and stability
( Source -PTI )
