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Modi, Macron Urge Safe Passage in Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the urgent need to restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call. The discussion focused on the situation in West Asia and the importance of de-escalation and dialogue. This conversation follows recent high-level engagements, including Macron's official visit to India in February and a separate call between Modi and US President Donald Trump on the same issue. Both India and France are committed to continuing close cooperation to advance peace and stability in the region.

Key Points: Modi, Macron Agree on Restoring Safety in Strait of Hormuz

  • Leaders agree on urgent navigation safety
  • Discuss West Asia de-escalation
  • Follow-up to recent diplomatic visits
  • Part of broader international coordination
  • Commitment to regional peace and stability
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PM Modi, Macron agree on urgently restoring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

PM Modi and French President Macron discuss West Asia, stress urgent need to restore freedom of navigation in the critical Strait of Hormuz.

"We discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron with both leaders discussing the situation in West Asia and agreeing on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The two leaders had earlier spoken on March 19 regarding the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy.

"Received a phone call from my dear friend President Emmanuel Macron. We discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. We will continue our close cooperation to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond," PM Modi posted on X after the phone call on Thursday.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar had called on President Macron during his visit to Paris, last month.

In February, the French President had paid an official visit to India which focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between India and France. Both leaders had inaugurated the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and later attended the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Modi had received a call from US President Donald Trump with the two leaders reviewing the substantial progress achieved in bilateral cooperation across various sectors and expressing commitment to further strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas.

They had also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.

"Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors. We are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas. We also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure," PM Modi wrote on X after his conversation with the US President.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who follows international trade, this is crucial. Any disruption there sends oil prices soaring, which hits our economy hard. Hope these talks lead to concrete action.
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Arjun K
Good to see India playing a proactive role on the world stage. Our friendship with France is a strategic asset. But I hope our diplomacy also prioritizes dialogue with all regional players, not just Western allies. A balanced approach is key.
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Priya S
While stability is important, I wish our leaders showed the same urgency in addressing domestic issues like inflation. Jai Hind, but our own people's needs come first.
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Vikram M
France is a reliable partner. The Year of Innovation 2026 sounds promising! Combining strategic security talks with tech cooperation is the way forward. Bharat's global standing is rising.
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Karthik V
Talks with both Macron and Trump in the same week? Shows India's multi-alignment policy in action. We're engaging with everyone to protect our national interests, especially energy security. Smart diplomacy.

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