Emmanuel Macron calls PM Modi, discusses Gaza & Trump meeting on Ukraine war

The Prime Minister’s office said on Thursday: “Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.” “The leaders exchanged views on the ongoing efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and the West Asia region,” the PMO said. “President Macron shared assessment on the recent meetings held between the leaders of the Europe, US and Ukraine in Washington. He also shared his perspectives on the situation in Gaza,” it said.

The PMO statement said Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of conflicts and early restoration of peace and stability.

Modi posted on X: “Had a very good conversation with my friend President Macron. Exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the India-France strategic partnership.”

Macron said, in a post on X: “I have just spoken with Prime Minister @NarendraModi. We coordinated our positions on the war in Ukraine in order to move towards a just and lasting peace, with strong guarantees for Ukraine and Europe’s security.”

“On trade issues, we agreed to strengthen our economic exchanges and our strategic partnership in all areas — this is the key to our sovereignty and independence,” he said.

Following up on the AI Action Summit held in Paris last February, the French President said, “we are working towards the success of the AI Impact Summit to be held in New Delhi in 2026.”

“For more effective multilateralism, we agreed to work closely together in preparation for the French presidency of the G7 and the Indian presidency of the BRICS in 2026,” Macron said.

The PMO said that the leaders also “reviewed progress in the bilateral cooperation agenda, including in the areas of trade, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, technology and energy. They reaffirmed joint commitment to strengthen India-France Strategic Partnership…”

The PMO said Macron conveyed support for early conclusion of the India-EU FTA.