Overview
- During their Aug. 21 phone call, the leaders discussed efforts for peaceful resolutions to the Ukraine war and the West Asia conflict, with Macron sharing perspectives on Gaza.
- Macron said they aligned their positions to work toward a just, lasting peace with strong guarantees for Ukraine and Europe’s security.
- The Prime Minister’s Office said they reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, civil nuclear, technology and energy, and agreed to mark 2026 as a Year of Innovation.
- According to the PMO, Macron conveyed support for an early conclusion of an India–EU free trade agreement.
- Macron updated Modi on the White House meeting with European leaders and President Zelensky following President Trump’s Alaska meeting with President Putin.