PM Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron discuss Indo-Pacific co-operation
The Hindu
The conversation between Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi comes in the wake of Australia’s cancellation of a submarine deal with France
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed on Tuesday co-operating over the Indo-Pacific region with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as France deals with the fallout from Australia's cancellation of a $40 billion French submarine order.
The two leaders held a phone conversation on Tuesday, said a statement from Mr. Macron's office, during which they also discussed issues such as the crisis in Afghanistan.
Last week, France recalled its ambassadors from the United States and Australia after Australia cancelled its previous nuclear submarine deal with France.
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