French President Emmanuel Macron Dials PM Modi; Leaders Express Concern Over West Asia Crisis
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 16, 2026, 21:00 IST | Updated: Apr 16, 2026, 21:00 IST
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on April 16, 2026, to discuss the escalating crisis in West Asia, with a specific focus on ensuring maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. This conversation followed an earlier dialogue between the two leaders on March 19, 2026, regarding the same conflict.
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