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Modi, Macron Urge Urgent Action to Secure Strait of Hormuz Shipping

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on an urgent need to restore safety and freedom of navigation in the critical Strait of Hormuz during a phone call. The discussion focused on the evolving security situation in West Asia, with both leaders pledging continued close cooperation for regional stability. This call is part of India's series of high-level interactions, including recent talks with US President Trump and Austrian Chancellor Stocker on the same issue. France and the UK are set to host a multilateral conference to address the security of this vital global energy chokepoint.

Key Points: Modi, Macron Call for Safety in Strait of Hormuz

  • Leaders stress urgent safety restoration
  • Focus on freedom of navigation
  • High-level diplomatic coordination continues
  • Multilateral conference planned
  • Stability in West Asia a key goal
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PM Modi, Macron stress upon need to urgently restore safety, freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

PM Modi and French President Macron agree on urgent need to restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions.

"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 telephonic call from French President Emmanuel Macron.

The two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

PM Modi underlined that Delhi and Paris would continue to advance their close cooperation for stability in the region and beyond.

He said on X, "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."

India continues to maintain high-level interactions with leaders across the world as the security situation continues to evolve in West Asia and the Gulf region.

Previously, PM Modi had spoken to the French President earlier in March on the situation in West Asia and said that they would continue to closely coordinate to advance peace and stability in and beyond the region.

Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from US President Trump during which the two leaders discussed the security situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.

Today, here in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker underscored the importance of ensuring safe and unimpeded maritime passage in West Asia.

"The two sides also discussed recent developments of concern in the West Asia region; they underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving issues in a peaceful manner, including the safe and unimpeded passage of maritime shipping," MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said during a press briefing.

The call by the French President comes amid the backdrop of France and the United Kingdom being set to host a joint conference aimed at bringing together over 40 countries to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the video conference will take place in Paris on Friday, later this week, which would see peaceful players come together and contribute towards a 'multilateral and defensive mission', aimed at restoring the freedom of navigation in the world's critical energy chokepoint.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an expat living in Mumbai, I follow this closely. Global trade depends on these waterways. It's reassuring to see major democracies like India and France coordinating. Dialogue is always better than conflict.
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Vikram M
Good move by Modi ji. But we must also focus on reducing our over-dependence on that region for oil. We should fast-track our renewable energy goals and explore other sources. Self-reliance is key.
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Priya S
Stability in West Asia directly affects petrol prices here. Any disruption and we common people suffer the most. Hope these diplomatic efforts lead to some concrete, peaceful solution.
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Rohit P
India is finally speaking from a position of strength on the world stage. Talking to the US, France, Austria all in one week about global security? That's what I call Vishwaguru diplomacy! 👏
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Michael C
While the focus on navigation is important, I hope the conversations also addressed the humanitarian crisis and the root causes of instability in the region. Peace is more than just open shipping lanes.
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Kavya N
Our foreign policy is looking robust. Engaging with multiple partners shows we are not putting all our eggs in one basket. This is smart, especially when dealing with such a volatile region.

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