PARIS: Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic

PARIS: Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi had a phone call today with H. E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French
Republic.

Prime Minister Modi thanked President Macron for the assistance rendered by
France to India’s Covid response. The leaders discussed bilateral, regional and
global issues of mutual interest, and expressed their satisfaction at the
positive outcomes of the recently concluded India-EU Leaders’ Meeting. Both the
leaders agreed that the announcements regarding resumption of negotiations for
balanced and comprehensive free trade and investment agreements, and India-EU
Connectivity Partnership were welcome steps.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the depth and strength that the
India-France Strategic Partnership has acquired in recent years and agreed to
continue working closely together in the post-COVID era.

Prime Minister Modi also reiterated his invitation to President Macron to visit
India as soon as conditions permit.