NEW DELHI, 22 September 2021, (TON): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reviewed the bilateral collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region and discussed regional issues including recent developments in Afghanistan.
In a telephonic conversation, the two leaders discussed the important role that the India-France partnership plays in promoting stability and security in the region.
"The leaders agreed to maintain close and regular consultations, in the spirit of the India-France Strategic Partnership, which both countries cherish deeply."
Both the leaders also shared their concerns about the possible spread of terrorism, narcotics, illicit weapons and human trafficking, as well as the need to ensure human rights, rights of women and minorities.
French President Macron also discussed co-operating over the Indo-Pacific region with PM Modi, as France deals with the fallout from Australia's cancellation of a $40 billion French submarine order.
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