India: PM Modi, France's Macron Discuss Bilateral Ties, Global Food Security

NEW DELHI, 17 August 2022, (TON):  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reviewed ongoing bilateral initiatives, including defence collaboration projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said “during their telephonic conversation, they also discussed important geopolitical challenges, including those related to global food security.”

India and France have been expressing concern at the risk to the global food security and nutrition in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

PM Modi tweeted "spoke to my friend President Emmanuel Macron. Conveyed India's solidarity with France in dealing with the devastating wildfires.”

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