How are PM Modi and French President Macron addressing the Ukraine conflict?

New Delhi, Sep 6 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a phone call on Saturday with Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, where they exchanged insights on the latest initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. They reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to a peaceful settlement of the conflict and the swift restoration of peace and stability across the region.

Previously, the two leaders had a phone discussion on August 21 to align their positions on the war in Ukraine, striving for a fair and lasting peace.

“I had a very productive conversation with President Macron. We evaluated and appreciated the progress in our bilateral cooperation across several sectors. We discussed various international and regional matters, particularly efforts to quickly conclude the conflict in Ukraine. The India-France Strategic Partnership will continue to be pivotal in enhancing global peace and stability,” PM Modi shared on X following the call.

During their discussion, they also reviewed the advancements in bilateral collaboration in areas such as economy, defense, science, technology, and space. They reiterated their dedication to further fortifying the India-France Strategic Partnership, following the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, the Indo-Pacific Roadmap, and the Defense Industrial Roadmap.

“They shared insights on recent initiatives aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi emphasized India’s ongoing support for a peaceful resolution and the quick restoration of peace and stability. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to President Macron for accepting the invitation to the AI Impact Summit to be hosted by India in February 2026, eagerly anticipating his visit. Both leaders agreed to maintain close communication and collaborate on promoting global peace and stability,” as stated by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Last month, both leaders committed to further enhancing the strategic partnership between their nations.

During the talks, Macron shared his evaluation of meetings that took place among leaders from Europe, the US, and Ukraine in Washington, as well as his insights regarding the situation in Gaza. The French President expressed support for the swift conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union.

“On trade matters, we concurred on the necessity to bolster our economic exchanges and our strategic partnership across all domains — this is essential for our sovereignty and independence. Following up on the AI Action Summit held in Paris last February, we are focused on ensuring the success of the AI Impact Summit set for New Delhi in 2026. For more effective multilateralism, we agreed to work closely in preparation for France’s presidency of the G7 and India’s presidency of BRICS in 2026,” Macron shared on X on August 21.