NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial telephonic discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday to address the deepening crisis in West Asia. As the regional conflict approaches its 50th day, both leaders underscored the urgent need to secure international trade routes.
A primary focus of the call was the Strait of Hormuz, with both heads of state calling for the immediate restoration of safety and freedom of navigation in the vital waterway.
Key Discussion Points:
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Maritime Stability: Ensuring that critical sea lanes remain open to prevent global economic disruption.
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Diplomatic Cooperation: Reaffirming the Indo-French commitment to restoring peace and stability beyond regional borders.
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Ongoing Dialogue: This follows a previous high-level exchange on March 5, highlighting a consistent bilateral effort to prioritize diplomacy over escalation.
Prime Minister Modi described Macron as a “dear friend” in a post on X, stating that India and France will continue their close cooperation to navigate the evolving geopolitical challenges. The conversation signals a unified stance by two global powers to manage the fallout of the ongoing West Asia hostilities.
