NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and the 2 leaders mentioned efforts to convey an early finish to the battle on Ukraine.The 2 leaders additionally reviewed and positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in varied areas, together with the India-France Strategic Partnership.
“Had an excellent dialog with President Macron. We reviewed and positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in varied areas. Exchanged views on worldwide and regional points, together with efforts for bringing an early finish to the battle in Ukraine. The India-France Strategic Partnership will proceed to play a key position in fostering world peace and stability,” PM Modi mentioned in a submit on X.The dialog comes at a time when the US has put extra tariffs on India over its steady buy of Russian oil, which the States claims, has been fueling Moscow’s offensive in opposition to Ukraine. In the meantime, India has defended its stance, calling it a market-driven determination.