PM Modi, French President Macron Discuss Urgent Need for Peace in Ukraine
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephonic conversation on Saturday, where they discussed a range of issues including India-France bilateral relations, international cooperation, and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
During the call, PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent position advocating for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward. He emphasized the importance of restoring peace and stability in the region at the earliest.
“The India-France Strategic Partnership will continue to play a key role in fostering global peace and stability,” PM Modi posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Focus on Bilateral Cooperation and Global Peace
The leaders took stock of bilateral cooperation in key sectors such as:
- Defence
- Space
- Science & Technology
- Economic collaboration
PM Modi also expressed appreciation for President Macron’s acceptance of India’s invitation to participate in the AI Impact Summit, scheduled to be held in February 2026. “I look forward to welcoming President Macron to India,” he said.
Both leaders agreed to stay in regular contact and work closely on global initiatives aimed at peace and stability.
Ukraine Conflict: Diplomatic Momentum Grows
The Modi-Macron conversation comes at a time of renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has entered its third year.
PM Modi recently met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, where he welcomed recent efforts towards peace.
Just days earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had also spoken with PM Modi, expressing appreciation for India’s potential role in promoting a peaceful settlement.
The timing of the dialogue is seen as significant, following international developments including former U.S. President Donald Trump’s meetings with President Zelenskyy and other European leaders in Washington, and his summit with President Putin in Alaska—moves interpreted as part of renewed global attempts to bring the war to an end.
