French President Emmanuel Macron called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The two leaders talked about the West Asian situation and agreed that it is vital to restore safety and freedom of movement in the Strait of Hormuz. On March 19, the two leaders had previously discussed the West Asian issue and the pressing need to defuse the situation and resume communication and diplomacy.President Emmanuel Macron, a close friend of mine, called me. We talked about the West Asian situation and decided that safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be restored immediately. Following the phone conversation on Thursday, PM Modi wrote on X, “We will continue our close cooperation to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond.”
When President Macron visited Paris last month, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar paid him a visit. Strengthening the strategic cooperation between France and India was the main goal of the French President’s official visit to India in February. Both leaders attended the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi after launching the India-France Year of Innovation 2026. US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Modi earlier this week to discuss the significant advancements made in bilateral cooperation in a number of areas and to pledge to continue bolstering the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all spheres.
Additionally, they had talked about the West Asian situation and emphasized how crucial it is to maintain the security and openness of the Strait of Hormuz.President Donald Trump, a friend of mine, called. We discussed the significant advancements made in our bilateral collaboration in a number of areas. In every aspect, we are dedicated to fortifying our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. After speaking with the US President, PM Modi tweeted on X, “We also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.”
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