Modi, Macron discuss West Asia, stress safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz

As tensions continue to simmer across West Asia, India and France have once again stepped forward with a clear message, stability cannot come without secure and open sea routes .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a crucial telephonic conversation on Thursday, focusing on the rapidly evolving situation in the region. At the heart of their discussion was the urgent need to restore safety and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor.

The call, initiated by President Emmanuel Macron , comes at a time when the West Asia conflict has stretched close to 50 days , raising serious concerns over regional stability and global economic repercussions. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital maritime passage, handles a significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Any disruption here sends ripples across international markets and energy security frameworks.

In a message shared after the conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s consistent position, that dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation remain the only viable path forward. He also reaffirmed India’s commitment to working closely with France to promote peace, not just in West Asia but globally.

This is not the first time both leaders have engaged on the issue. Earlier discussions in March had already reflected shared concerns over the deteriorating situation, highlighting a growing alignment between New Delhi and Paris on key global challenges.

As uncertainty looms over the region, the India-France dialogue signals a broader international push to prevent further escalation. With strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz under strain, the call reinforces a simple but crucial idea: global stability depends as much on diplomacy as it does on secure trade routes .