Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, with both leaders expressing concern over the situation in West Asia and calling for the urgent restoration of safety and freedom
of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said the two leaders discussed the escalating regional crisis and agreed on the need to secure one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes.
“Received a phone call from my dear friend President Emmanuel Macron. We discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” PM Modi wrote. He added that India and France would continue working closely to support peace and stability in the region and beyond.
Received a phone call from my dear friend President Emmanuel Macron. We discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to urgently restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
We will continue our close cooperation to advance peace and stability…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2026
Focus On Critical Trade Route
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most vital shipping corridors, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas exports. Any disruption to the narrow waterway can have immediate consequences for global energy markets, freight movement and insurance costs. International concern has risen sharply amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, with several countries urging de-escalation and protection of commercial shipping.
