Modi and Macron reviewed bilateral ties and discussed ways to end the Ukraine crisis early.
Both leaders highlighted the importance of India-France strategic partnership for global peace and stability.
Macron shared outcomes from recent talks with Zelensky and other allies, reinforcing cooperation toward a lasting peace.
Modi and Macron Discuss Ukraine Crisis, Reaffirm Strong India-France Partnership
The two leaders reaffirmed cooperation on global issues and expressed a shared commitment to supporting a just and lasting resolution in Ukraine.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed ongoing efforts to end the crisis in Ukraine early in addition to "positively" evaluating India-France relations.
In the midst of new US efforts to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, the two leaders spoke over the phone.
According to PTI, Macron was one of the European leaders who attended last month's White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"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.
PTI reported that it is not known whether the implications of Washington's tariff policy figured in the Modi-Macron conversation.
French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X, "I just spoke with the Prime Minister. I presented to him the outcome of the work we carried out with President Zelensky and our partners from the Coalition of the Willing this Thursday in Paris. India and France share the same commitment to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Strengthened by our friendship and strategic partnership, we will continue to move forward together to pave the way toward peace."
According to an Indian readout, Modi thanked Macron for accepting the invitation to the AI Impact Summit to be hosted by India in February and that he looked forward to welcoming the French president.
It said the two leaders reviewed and positively assessed the developments in bilateral cooperation across different sectors including economic, defence, science, technology and space.
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"The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment towards further strengthening of the India-France strategic partnership, in line with the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, the Indo-Pacific roadmap and the defence industrial roadmap," the readout noted.
"They exchanged views on recent efforts towards bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi reiterated India's consistent support for peaceful resolution of the conflict and early restoration of peace and stability." It said both leaders agreed to continue to remain in touch and work closely together to promote global peace and stability.
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