Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia.
French President Macron signed a law banning the bee-killing pesticide acetamiprid after a petition by over two million people. The Constitutional Council ruled it risks human health. The law, called the Duplomb law, aims to protect the environment despite criticism from farmers and politica
French President Macron condemned Israel's Gaza expansion plan as a "disaster waiting to happen" and called for a UN-led international mission to stabilise Gaza, urging a permanent ceasefire to protect civilians and end the conflict, according to France 24.
Paris prosecutor opened an investigation into threats made by Israeli rabbi David Daniel Cohen against French President Macron. The threats followed France's plan to recognise a Palestinian state. France's Chief Rabbi condemned Cohen, clarifying he holds no official rabbinical position in Fr
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a post on X, said the move was a setback to regional stability and an insult to the victims of the October 7 Hamas attack.
Israeli leaders condemned French President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, calling it a reward for terrorism and a threat to Israel's security, according to The Jerusalem Post. They warned the move could empower Hamas and harm peace efforts.
Russian President Putin and French President Macron spoke by phone for the first time since 2022, discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Putin blamed Western policies for the Ukraine conflict, while both leaders agreed diplomacy is key to resolving global tensions, RT reported.
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder & Chairman, Bharti Enterprises & Co-Chairman Eutelsat Group, "I am delighted that under the leadership of President Macron, the French state has decided to back Eutelsat as the European Space Champion and increased its shareholding by injecting a sizeable
During the talks, the leaders showed understanding for Israel's defence needs in the face of the Iranian threat of annihilation, Israel Prime Minister's Office stated.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron, conveyed PM Modi's greetings, and thanked France for supporting India's fight against terrorism. He said their talks reflected the strong trust and ambition in the India-France Strategic Partnership.