Macron Debriefs Modi On Ukraine Meeting In Washington

NEW DELHI -Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on August 21, discussing efforts for the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. 

During the talks, Macron shared his assessment of recent meetings held between the leaders of Europe, the US, and Ukraine in Washington. He later told the media that he and Modi had coordinated their positions on the war in Ukraine.

Several European leaders, including Macron, met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on August 18, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The development took place following Trump’s meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week. Besides Macron, the other European leaders who met Trump included UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the German Chancellor, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

Macron also shared his perspectives regarding the situation in Gaza. 

The French leader expressed support for the early conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union. (IANS)