PM Modi and President Macron discuss Ukraine, West Asia and India–France 'Year of Innovation' 2026 in phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on 21 August 2025, in which the leaders discussed efforts to resolve the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and reviewed bilateral ties.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on 21 August 2025. The leaders exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of the conflicts in Ukraine and the West Asia region; President Macron shared his assessment of the recent meetings between leaders of Europe, the US and Ukraine in Washington and his perspective on Gaza. They reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, technology and energy, and reaffirmed their commitment to mark 2026 as the India–France 'Year of Innovation'. President Macron also conveyed support for early conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement.
Key facts
- Date
- 21 Aug 2025
- Leaders
- PM Narendra Modi; French President Emmanuel Macron
- Conflicts discussed
- Ukraine; West Asia (incl. Gaza)
- Bilateral areas
- Trade, defence, civil nuclear, technology, energy
- 2026
- India–France 'Year of Innovation'
- Trade
- Macron backs early India–EU FTA
Practice MCQs 2 questions
During their phone call on 21 August 2025, PM Modi and President Macron reaffirmed their commitment to mark 2026 as the India–France year of what?
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Correct answer: D — Year of Innovation
The leaders reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthen the India–France Strategic Partnership and mark 2026 as 'Year of Innovation'.
In the phone call with PM Modi on 21 August 2025, President Macron conveyed support for early conclusion of India's Free Trade Agreement with whom?
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Correct answer: C — European Union
President Macron conveyed support for early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between India and the EU.