New Delhi, April 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephonic call from French President Emmanuel Macron.

The two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

PM Modi underlined that Delhi and Paris would continue to advance their close cooperation for stability in the region and beyond.

He said on X, "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 in the region and beyond."

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