A day after fighting broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan forces, the two sides agreed to a ceasefire to halt the flare-up in hostilities. According to reports, clashes continued despite the ceasefire.

Armenia-Azerbaijan border clash: Fragile ceasefire as clashes continue

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders held talks and discussed several developments and issues of bilateral, regional and global importance. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the joint statement after the talks, India and France called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expressed "serious concern" over the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>They both looked to bring both sides together and promote dialogue and diplomacy for bringing an end to the suffering of the people. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"They unequivocally condemned civilian deaths in Ukraine and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities to bring parties together to promote dialogue and diplomacy to find an immediate end to the suffering of the people," the statement said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>France also reiterated its "strong condemnation" of the "unlawful and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine by Russian Forces," as per the joint statement. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two countries also underlined the need to respect international law, UN Charter and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, it said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two leaders also agreed on an ambitious agenda for the India-France Strategic Partnership’s next phase. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before the delegation-level talks, a tete-a-tete was also held between Macron and Modi at the Elysee Palace. Later, a ‘only vegetarian’ dinner was hosted for PM Modi by French President Emmanuel Macron at the palace, which is his official residence. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Twitter, Indian Prime Minister's Office tweeted, "PM @narendramodi and President @EmmanuelMacron meet in Paris. This meeting will add momentum to the India-France friendship." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along with the message, a photograph of Modi and Macron hugging each other was also posted.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A meeting between two friends. An opportunity to translate the renewed mandate of President @EmmanuelMacron into a renewed momentum for the India-France Strategic partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Twitter. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. The two leaders held talks and discussed several developments and issues of bilateral, regional and global importance.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. The two leaders held talks and discussed several developments and issues of bilateral, regional and global importance. In the joint statement after the talks, India and France called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expressed "serious concern" over the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Also Read: Watch | Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes three-nation European tour They both looked to bring both sides together and promote dialogue and diplomacy for bringing an end to the suffering of the people. "They unequivocally condemned civilian deaths in Ukraine and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities to bring parties together to promote dialogue and diplomacy to find an immediate end to the suffering of the people," the statement said. PM Modi With French President Macron In Paris. ❤❤ pic.twitter.com/eS7VvrQn05 — Narendra Modi fan (@narendramodi177) May 4, 2022 × France also reiterated its "strong condemnation" of the "unlawful and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine by Russian Forces," as per the joint statement. Landed in Paris. France is one of India’s strongest partners, with our nations cooperating in diverse areas. 🇮🇳 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/NCxsFFOgjX — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 4, 2022 × The two countries also underlined the need to respect international law, UN Charter and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, it said. My visit to France was brief but a very fruitful one. President @EmmanuelMacron and I got the opportunity to discuss various subjects. I thank him and the French Government for the warm hospitality. pic.twitter.com/pJCCvpvjao — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 4, 2022 × The two leaders also agreed on an ambitious agenda for the India-France Strategic Partnership’s next phase. Watch: Indian PM Modi in Europe: Prime Minister Modi to meet with Emmanuel Macron later today × Before the delegation-level talks, a tete-a-tete was also held between Macron and Modi at the Elysee Palace. Later, a ‘only vegetarian’ dinner was hosted for PM Modi by French President Emmanuel Macron at the palace, which is his official residence. On Twitter, Indian Prime Minister's Office tweeted, "PM @narendramodi and President @EmmanuelMacron meet in Paris. This meeting will add momentum to the India-France friendship." Along with the message, a photograph of Modi and Macron hugging each other was also posted. "A meeting between two friends. An opportunity to translate the renewed mandate of President @EmmanuelMacron into a renewed momentum for the India-France Strategic partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Twitter. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

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