"This peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine. It must not mean a ceasefire without guarantees. This peace must allow for Ukrainian sovereignty and allow Ukraine to negotiate with other stakeholders," Macron said at a joint news conference with Trump at the White House, as per CNN.
French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and emphasised the importance of a strong and lasting peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said that if US President Donald Trump can "truly convince" President Vladimir Putin to stop the aggression against Ukraine, will be a "great news."
In the video posted on X, PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron were seen interacting with Indian diaspora who were excited to meet the two leaders.
The leaders were welcomed by the Director General, ITER. This was the first visit by any Head of State or Head of Government to ITER - one of the most ambitious fusion energy projects in the world today.
PM Modi recounted how during the First World War, Marseille was an important base for Indian troops. This city has a close link with Veer Savarkar as well.
PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid tributes to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the world wars, at Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upon arriving in Marseille, paid tribute to the city's historical "significance" in India's freedom struggle, recalling the "courageous escape" attempt of "Veer" Savarkar and thanking the French activists who supported him during his time of peril.