**Summary:**
On September 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral cooperation and international affairs. Both leaders positively assessed advancements in economic, defense, science, technology, and space sectors, reaffirming their commitment to the India-France Strategic Partnership through the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, Indo-Pacific Roadmap, and Defence Industrial Roadmap. They exchanged views on efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, with Prime Minister Modi reiterating India's support for a peaceful resolution and restoration of stability. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to President Macron for accepting the invitation to the AI Impact Summit, scheduled to be hosted by India in February 2026. Both leaders committed to continued communication and collaboration to foster global peace and stability. The information was released by PIB Delhi at 6:22 PM on September 6, 2025 (Release ID: 2164388).
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, who held a telephone conversation with the President of the French Republic.
President Macron: The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, who spoke with the Prime Minister of India.
Ukraine: Country where there is an ongoing conflict, with discussions focusing on peaceful resolution.
India-France Strategic Partnership: Bilateral relationship between India and France that the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening.
Horizon 2047 Roadmap: A roadmap aligned to strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership.
IndoPacific Roadmap: A roadmap aligned to strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership.
Defence Industrial Roadmap: A roadmap aligned to strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership.
AI Impact Summit: A summit on Artificial Intelligence to be hosted by India in February 2026, for which President Macron accepted an invitation.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister holds a telephone call with President
Macron
Leaders exchange views on recent developments for
peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine
The two leaders welcome positive developments in
bilateral cooperation in various areas.
Prime Minister looks forward to welcoming President
Macron to India for the AI Impact Summit
Posted On: 06 SEP 2025 6:22PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron,
President of the French Republic today.
The two leaders reviewed and positively assessed the developments in bilateral cooperation across different
sectors including economic, defence, science, technology and space. The leaders also reaffirmed their
commitment towards further strengthening of the India-France Strategic Partnership, in line with the Horizon
2047 Roadmap, the Indo-Pacific Roadmap and the Defence Industrial Roadmap.
They exchanged views on recent efforts towards bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi
reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the conflict and early restoration of peace and
stability.
Prime Minister Modi thanked President Macron for accepting the invitation to the AI Impact Summit hosted
by India in February 2026, and looked forward to welcoming President Macron in India.
Both leaders agreed to continue to remain in touch and work closely together to promote global peace and
stability.
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(Release ID: 2164388)