NEW DELHI, Aug 21 : French President Emmanuel Macron today called Prime Minister Narendra
Modi and conveyed his support for early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India
and the European Union.
The leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation agenda, including in areas of trade, Defense, civil nuclear cooperation, technology and energy.
They reaffirmed joint commitment to strengthening India-France Strategic Partnership and mark 2026 as ‘Year of Innovation’ in a befitting manner.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and early restoration of peace and stability. ”The leaders exchanged views on the ongoing efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and the West Asia region,” an official spokesman said.
The French President shared his assessment on the recent meetings between the leaders of Europe, US and Ukraine in Washington on Ukrainian developments and his perspectives on the situation in Gaza.
(UNI)
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