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We need resumption of ceasefire, French President on Middle East crisis
Paris, April 9: French President Emmanuel Macron called for a ceasefire in the conflict-torn Middle East on Wednesday.
Egyptian, French Presidents voice rejection of displacement of Palestinians
Cairo, April 7: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron voiced on Monday rejection of any calls for the displacement of Palestinians from their land, emphasising the need for a just resolution to the Palestinian issue.
Would like them to stop, don't like them bombing on and on: Trump on Russia-Ukraine war
Washington DC, April 7: US President Donald Trump shared that the peace talks are on with Russia and emphasised that the US would "like them to stop" as the war is resulting in the deaths of thousands of people.
France reiterates call for UNSC reform to give India permanent seat
New Delhi, April 1: The French Embassy in India said on Monday that as France assumes the monthly presidency of the United Nations' Security Council, it will focus on the need for UNSC reform aimed at giving India a permanent seat.
France: Marine Le Pen convicted in embezzlement case, faces uncertain political future
Paris, March 31: A Paris court on Monday convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen on charges of embezzling public funds in connection with a fake jobs scam at the European Union Parliament, but has yet to announce the sentence.
Tribute to India-France friendship, French Embassy shares Ghibli art of PM Modi, Macron
New Delhi, March 29: Hopping on to the Studio Ghibli-style trend that has taken social media by storm, the French Embassy in India shared an AI image of French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Israel launches strong airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs
Beirut/Jerusalem, March 28: Israeli airstrikes hit a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire was agreed on November 27.
Putin calls for peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine war
Moscow, March 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Kremlin stands for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict on the condition that its root causes are removed, describing the conflict as complex and demanding a "careful approach."
Macron unveils Ukraine support plans at Paris summit
Paris, March 28: French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a range of initiatives to support Ukraine at a summit in Paris, amid growing uncertainty over continued US assistance.
Algeria moves to criminalise French colonialism amid diplomatic tensions with Paris
Algiers, March 24: Algeria's parliament has established a commission to draft a law criminalising French colonial rule (1830-1962), a move deemed "historical" amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Ambassador of France to India undertakes visit to Chennai to bolster ties
New Delhi, March 21: The Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou, undertook a three-day visit to Chennai from March 19 to 21, 2025, to expand the scope of Indo-French cooperation projects in various fields, notably in the sectors of tech and innovation, climate change and marine pollution, as well as economic and academic exchanges, a release said.
Israeli strikes in Gaza a 'dramatic step backward' for peace: Macron
Paris, March 20: French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza, calling it a dramatic step backward for peace efforts, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Germany, France stress Ukraine's role in peace talks
Berlin, March 19: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that any peace negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine must fully involve the Ukrainian government.
Zelenskyy warns of Russian troop buildup, says Ukrainian forces will remain in Kursk 'as long as needed'
Kyiv, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is amassing troops along the Sumy front and preparing fresh offensives on the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv fronts to escalate pressure on Kyiv in the coming months, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.
Zelensky, Macron hold phone talks ahead of Trump-Putin conversation
Kyiv, March 18: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of an upcoming conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Tough negotiations result in big savings from Scorpene submarine deal with France
New Delhi The initial price offered by France and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited: for the three additional Scorpene class submarines was Rs 75,000 crore but the Indian Ministry of Defence negotiated very strongly to get a discount of nearly Rs 40,000 crore from them.
British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics
London, March 16: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced.
British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics
London, March 15: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders on Saturday. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced.
Russia must accept proposal for 30-day ceasefire: French President Macron
Paris, March 15: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (local time) called on Russia to accept the US-brokered proposal for an interim 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, emphasizing that "atrocities must stop."
Australia participates in Paris talks on Ukraine security assurances
Canberra, March 11: Air Vice Marshal Di Turton will be representing Australia at a meeting called by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris later on Tuesday to discuss support for Ukraine.
Iran rejects Macron's accusation of involvement in Ukraine conflict
Tehran, March 8: Iran has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that Russia has used Iranian military equipment against Ukraine.
EU leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine aid & own security as US support wanes
Brussels, March 7: European Union leaders have convened for an emergency summit in Brussels to address escalating security concerns after the suspension of US military aid to Ukraine.
Russia says it would regard European peacekeepers in Ukraine as official involvement by NATO
Moscow, March 6: On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow would consider the deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine as NATO's official involvement in the war against Russia, according to Al Jazeera.
French President says Russia's aggression knows no borders
Paris, March 6: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Russian aggression "knows no borders" and is a direct threat to Europe as European Union leaders prepare to hold emergency talks in Brussels in the wake of the Trump administration's stance on transatlantic ties, Al Jazeera reported.
France against using frozen Russian assets to finance Europe's defence capacity-building
Paris, March 4: French Finance Minister Eric Lombard told France Info radio Tuesday that France is against using frozen Russian assets to finance Europe's defence capacity-building.
Zelensky offers to sign aborted mineral deal with US as Europeans rally in a 'Coalition of Willing'
London, March 3: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he was ready to sign the aborted mineral deal with the US after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a “Coalition of the Willing” to back him at a summit of European leaders.
UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US: Starmer says
London, March 2: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire proposal to present to the United States, Al Jazeera reported.
France, Ukraine in months-old talks over minerals: French defence minister
Paris, Feb 27: Paris has been in talks with Kyiv since October about using Ukrainian minerals for France's defence industry, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday.
Ties with European allies frayed, US gets Ukraine resolution passed by UNSC after failure at UNGA
United Nations, Feb 25: In a sign of its relations with Western allies fraying, the US managed to get its resolution on Ukraine that did not name Russia as the aggressor adopted intact after failing in the General Assembly.
Donald Trump calls France 'Oldest Ally,' Macron stresses shared vision for long-standing peace
Washington DC, February 25: Former US President Donald Trump described France as America's "oldest ally" and called their partnership a force for peace, while French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the two nations' commitment to "long-standing peace".
It's in Russia's benefit to end war in Ukraine, says Trump after meeting Macron
Washington, Feb 24: US President Donald Trump said it is to Russia's “benefit” to make a deal and end the war against Ukraine and he thinks President Vladimir Putin does want to make a deal.
Trump reiterates false claim that US spent more on Russia-Ukraine conflict than Europe, Report says
Washington DC, February 25: US President Donald Trump in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron said that the US is spending much more money on the war in Ukraine than other countries in Europe on Monday (local time), CNN reported.
Peace must not mean surrender of Ukraine, French President says
Washington DC, February 25: French President Emmanuel Macron said US President Donald Trump and he made "substantive steps forward" during their meeting on Monday (local time), emphasising their shared desire to build peace -- but warning that it won't happen if Ukraine is forced to surrender, CNN reported.
Europeans urged to strengthen defence, unite for lasting peace
Paris, Feb 21: French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Europeans to increase defence spending to ensure their own security and bolster collective European efforts for a solid and lasting peace.
Macron to visit US for talks with Trump over Ukraine, tariffs
Paris, Feb 20: French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the United States for discussions with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, focusing on the Ukraine issue and impending US tariffs, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad confirmed on Thursday.
French PM Bayrou survives 6th no-confidence vote
Paris, Feb 20: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived his sixth no-confidence vote since taking office on December 13 last year.
Macron stresses need for lasting peace in Ukraine, calls for end to Russian aggression after talks with Trump, Zelenskyy
Paris, February 18: French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and emphasised the importance of a strong and lasting peace.
Europe should continue supporting Ukraine, reject peace of dictate, says Scholz
Paris, Feb 18: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Europe should continue to support Ukraine, emphasising that no peace of dictate can be imposed on the country.
India, France hold Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Paris
Paris, February 15: India and France held Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Paris on Friday and discussed developments in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to the nuclear, chemical, biological domains, and outer space security, conventional weapons including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain and lethal autonomous weapons systems, and multilateral export control regimes.
India's nuclear energy capacity jumps from 4,780 MW to 8,180 MW in 10 years, set for big leap
New Delhi, Feb 14: India's nuclear sector has grown significantly over the last ten years from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024 and is poised to accelerate further after agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France backed by a stepped-up allocation in the Union Budget.