US EditionFrance's Macron and India's Modi Discuss Need for De-Escalation in the Middle East
Modi and Macron emphasize urgent dialogue after US-Israel strikes on Iran sparked retaliation across Gulf states, with Modi engaging eight West Asian leaders to promote peace.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the West Asia crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy to restore regional stability.
- Regional tensions escalated following the February 28 killing of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint United States and Israel military strikes; Iran subsequently targeted American and Israeli assets, disrupting international energy markets.
- Modi held a "productive conversation" with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq regarding the Strait of Hormuz, where both leaders condemned the violation of Oman's sovereignty and emphasized safe maritime navigation.
- Prime Minister Modi has engaged eight West Asian leaders to urge peace, including a recent discussion with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, prioritizing dialogue to restore regional stability.
- India plans to continue coordinating with international partners like France to advance peace, as leaders maintain that restoring diplomatic channels remains essential to resolving the ongoing conflict and ensuring maritime security.
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France's Macron and India's Modi discuss need for de-escalation in the Middle East
PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed on Thursday the need to reduce tensions in the Middle East, they said on their respective X accounts, after Iran attacked energy infrastructure in the region following Israeli and U.S. attacks."India and France are working closely together to reduce tensions in the region and to keep diplomacy at the heart of our efforts for peace," Mac…
PM Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron Discuss West Asia Situation, Need for De-Escalation and Return to Dialogue | 📰 LatestLY
In a post on X, PM Modi stated, 'Spoke with my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron, on the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation, as well as a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We look forward to continuing our close coordination to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond'. 📰 PM Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron Discuss West Asia Situation, Need for De-Escalation and Return to Dialogue.
PM Modi, French President Macron calls for urgent need for de-escalation of West Asia conflict during talks - The Tribune
Sharing the details of the conversation in a post on X, the Prime Minister described President Macron as a 'dear friend' and said the two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing conflict and its broader implications for regional and global stability.
PM Modi, French President Macron calls for 'urgent need for de-escalation' of West Asia conflict during talks
Sharing the details of the conversation in a post on X, the Prime Minister described President Macron as a "dear friend" and said the two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing conflict and its broader implications for regional and global stability.
PM speaks to Macron, Oman's Sultan; discusses Middle East war, Hormuz Strait crisis
Prime Minister Modi has been constantly in touch with several leaders of the Middle East countries and other world leaders discussing the ongoing conflict as the military hostilities between the US – Israel and Iran get more intense every day.
Iran is attacking gas plants in the region. US President Trump threatens Tehran with a massive bombing of the gas field "South Pars. France's President Macron condemns the attacks on energy plants and demands direct talks. More in the live ticker.
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