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21 Sep

Macron Backs Closer Canada-EU Ties as Mark Carney Strengthens European Partnerships

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): French President Emmanuel Macron has endorsed a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to expand the country’s economic and strategic partnerships with Europe amid strained relations with the United States. The two leaders met Sunday in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the French territory located just off the coast of Newfoundland. The unusual meeting location highlighted the close geographic and historic links between Canada and France, while also underscoring Ottawa’s growing interest in strengthening ties with European partners. Macron said France supports the idea of closer Canadian engagement…

14 Jun

PM Modi Pushes ‘Make in India’ Agenda in Defence Talks With Macron, Seeks Greater Local Production of Rafale Jets

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Paris/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India's push for greater indigenous manufacturing in the defence sector during discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasizing that future defence cooperation should focus on co-development, co-production and co-manufacturing under the "Make in India" initiative. The issue was discussed during a high-level meeting between the two leaders in France, where both sides reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and explored opportunities to deepen strategic ties. Briefing reporters after the meeting, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Prime Minister Modi consistently stressed the importance of increasing local manufacturing and technology partnerships during all…

13 Jun

Mark Carney, Emmanuel Macron Strengthen Canada-France Ties, Boost Defence and Trade Cooperation

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Paris (International Bureau NT): Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his bilateral visit to France, reaffirming the strong partnership between Canada and France and their shared commitment to economic growth, security, and innovation. The two leaders discussed expanding trade and investment in key sectors, including energy, critical minerals, advanced technologies, and aerospace. They highlighted France’s recent purchase of two additional DHC-515 water bomber aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada in Calgary, underscoring growing industrial cooperation between the two countries. Carney and Macron also agreed to advance defence and security priorities, welcoming the signing…

14 Apr

France and the UK to host 40-nation summit on Strait of Hormuz security

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsEmmanuel Macron, Energy Crisis, Keir Starmer, Maritime security, Naval blockade, Strait of Hormuz

Paris (Rajeev Sharma): France and the United Kingdom have announced a major diplomatic initiative to address the deepening crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed they will co-host a joint video conference this Friday in Paris. The summit aims to bring together more than 40 non-belligerent nations to establish a coordinated and defensive mission to restore freedom of navigation in the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. The move follows a breakdown in peace negotiations in Islamabad, which has left the vital waterway under a sustained…

15 Feb

Om Birla to Represent India at Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In Ceremony in Dhaka

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh government, Emmanuel Macron, Narendra Modi, Om Birla, Tarique Rahman

New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17, the government announced on Sunday.An official statement said Birla’s participation reflects the “deep and enduring friendship” between India and Bangladesh and reaffirms New Delhi’s commitment to democratic processes in the neighbourhood. Bangladesh had formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the ceremony. However, Modi will be engaged in bilateral talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on the same day. He will also attend the India-AI Impact Summit…

24 Sep

Macron Tells Trump: Stop Gaza War if You Want Nobel Peace Prize

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma)— French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said that U.S. President Donald Trump could earn the Nobel Peace Prize if he takes decisive action to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking to a French television channel in New York, Macron highlighted that Trump has the leverage to influence Israel due to America’s role as the primary supplier of weapons and military equipment.“There is one person who can do something about this, and that is the President of the United States,” Macron said. “America has this power because we do not supply the equipment that enables…

10 Sep

France Sees Fresh Unrest as Protesters Push to “Block Everything”

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Paris, September 10, 2025: Protesters across France took to the streets on Wednesday, blocking roads, burning bins, and clashing with police in an attempt to “block everything” in anger over planned budget cuts and growing disillusionment with President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership.Police and firefighters were deployed nationwide to dismantle barricades and restore order. Nearly 200 arrests were made, with several scuffles reported. In Paris, riot police fired tear gas at student protesters outside a high school and cleared burning debris near barricades. Authorities also prevented a group of nearly 1,000 demonstrators from storming the Gare du Nord train station.Interior Minister Bruno…

31 Jul

PM Mark Carney, President Emmanuel Macron Discuss Gaza Crisis and Two-State Solution

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a call today with French President Emmanuel Macron to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for coordinated global action to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East. During their conversation, Prime Minister Carney commended President Macron for his leadership in advancing dialogue on the two-state solution, particularly through France’s recent collaboration with Saudi Arabia to convene the United Nations High-Level Conference on a Two-State Solution. The two leaders explored the next steps required to build on the commitments made at the conference earlier this week. Prime…

17 Jun

Donald Trump Denies Ceasefire Motive Behind G7 Departure, Slams Macron in Social Media Post

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Washington D.C. (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a fiery clarification regarding his early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada, directly contradicting statements made by French President Emmanuel Macron. In a post shared Tuesday morning on his social media platform, Trump refuted Macron’s claim that the trip back to Washington was intended to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. "Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong!" Trump wrote…