The President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron, and the Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, spoke on telephone today.
They reaffirmed their shared commitment to act jointly in an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, including in the framework of the Europe-India relationship and European initiatives in the Indo-Pacific. This approach aims to promote regional stability and the rule of law, while precluding any form of hegemony.
The French Head of State reiterated France’s commitment to contributing to strengthening India’s strategic autonomy, including its industrial and technological base, as part of a close relationship based on mutual trust and respect between two strategic partners. Bilateral cooperation in all areas, particularly in the economic sphere, will be boosted.
The President of the French Republic and the Prime Minister of India expressed their grave concerns about the situation in Afghanistan. The authorities in power must cut their ties with international terrorism, allow humanitarian organisations to operate throughout the country and respect the fundamental rights of Afghan women and men. Evacuation operations should continue unhindered.
They will maintain regular discussions to coordinate ahead of upcoming events, in particular the G20 and the COP26 on climate change, and continue their joint actions against the pandemic. President Macron welcomed India’s decision to resume vaccine deliveries to COVAX.
Source : AmbaFrance
