West Asia crisis: PM Modi speaks to Emmanuel Macron, leaders call for dialogue and diplomacy

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Amid the escalation in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss about the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Both leaders also expressed shared concern over the ongoing conflict and calling for a return to dialogue and diplomacy.

“Spoke with my friend President Emmanuel Macron today. We discussed our shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region," PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter), tagging the French President.

Spoke with my friend President Emmanuel Macron today. We discussed our shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 5, 2026

With the conflict in West Asia intensifying, New Delhi on Tuesday voiced concern over consequences for the Indian economy due to possible disruptions in energy supplies even as the government calls for "dialogue and diplomacy" to end the conflict.

While emphasizing the interest of one crore Indian nationals in the region, India said it is in touch with the governments in the region as well as other key partners.

Noting that New Delhi has critical stakes in the security and stability of West Asia and the current developments "evoke great anxiety", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement said that New Delhi said it will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation and take relevant decisions in the national interest.