The statement of world leaders came after the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the bodies of six hostages abducted alive by Hamas on October 7 were recovered from a tunnel in southern Gaza's Rafah overnight, shortly after they were murdered by Hamas.
The French Embassy in India has issued a clarification over "misleading and false information" regarding Campus France branch offices in India and added that such allegations negatively impact the reputation of a widely recognised university.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday congratulated the people of India on their 78th Independence Day and expressed his eagerness to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve the ambitious goals set for the strategic partnership between the two nations.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a joint statement said they are deeply concerned by the heightened tensions in the region, united in our commitment to de-escalation and regional stability.
Macron criticised the far-right's approach to insecurity, arguing that it "reduces people to their religion or their origin" and therefore "pushes people towards civil war," in an interview with the podcast "Generation Do It Yourself."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to further intensify strategic defence cooperation with an increased focus on 'Make in India' when both leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit held in Italy on Friday.
President Macron expressed enthusiasm about the momentum observed in bilateral relations, highlighting the collaborative efforts across various fields including energy, defence, research, and culture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to bolster strategic defence cooperation, with a heightened emphasis on promoting India's 'Make in India' initiative.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and discussed ways to further strengthen partnerships in various domains.