US EditionPM Modi Speaks with France’s Emmanuel Macron, Discusses Ukraine War
Modi and Macron agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, defense, and civil nuclear energy while coordinating efforts for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and West Asia conflicts.
- On Thursday, August 21, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss ongoing efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia during their India–France telephonic conversation.
- Amid heightened diplomatic engagement, France's recent Washington meetings involved Europe, the US and Ukraine, while India faces growing pressure from Washington over Russian oil imports.
- On cooperation, the leaders reviewed progress in trade, defence, civil nuclear energy, technology and clean energy and reaffirmed marking 2026 as the 'Year of Innovation' with follow-up on the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi 2026.
- The leaders agreed to remain in regular contact and continue close cooperation on regional and global issues, resolving to intensify strategic defence cooperation with emphasis on `Make in India` and broaden collaboration in artificial intelligence and critical technologies.
- Looking to later this year, the leaders agreed to coordinate ahead of the French presidency of the G7 and India's presidency of BRICS , with Macron supporting early conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement .
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NewsDrumFrench President Macron dials PM Modi; discusses conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed ongoing efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Macron was among the European leaders who accompanied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his talks with US President Donald […]
President Macron dials PM Modi, discusses Ukraine conflict and bilateral cooperation
PM Modi on Thursday received a phone call from French President Macron, during which the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral cooperation and global issues, including the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia
PM Modi shared information on the talks on X. The two leaders shared views on the possibilities of peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflicts, especially in Ukraine and West Asia, and reiterated their resolve to further deepen the India-France strategic partnership.
PM Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron discuss 'peace efforts' in Ukraine and West Asia
The talks underscored shared concerns of both leaders over the prevailing global crises. With conflict in Ukraine and rising tensions in West Asia threatening international stability, PM Modi and Prez Macron emphasised that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to achieving lasting peace.
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