Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephonic conversation on August 21, 2025, to discuss coordinated efforts toward a peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. During the call, Macron briefed Modi on recent meetings between European, US, and Ukrainian leaders held in Washington, emphasizing the need for a just and lasting peace with strong security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-France strategic partnership and discussed cooperation on trade issues. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the discussion included assessments of ongoing diplomatic efforts and highlighted the shared goal of addressing the Ukraine crisis collaboratively.