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France calls on India to help protect shipping through key straits
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called on India to work jointly to protect freedom of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Barrot also welcomed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between Iran and the United States.
France wants to work with India to protect freedom of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, critical maritime routes in the Middle East. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot discussed the issue with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The French Foreign Ministry said Barrot proposed that India work with France on an issue he considers critical to the stability and prosperity of Europe and Asia. The two ministers said it was essential to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The meeting also covered a France-United Kingdom initiative aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. France and India reaffirmed their commitment to international law and their joint support for effective, reformed multilateralism.
UN reform and call for a ceasefire in Ukraine
Barrot and Jaishankar reiterated their support for reforming the United Nations Security Council. The two ministers also renewed their support for a ceasefire in Ukraine and a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in line with international law.
Progress in the France-India strategic partnership was also discussed. Defense, new technologies and higher education were among the key areas of cooperation between the two countries.
Support for Pakistan’s mediation between Iran and the United States
Barrot held a separate meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During the meeting, which covered regional developments, Barrot said he welcomed Pakistan’s mediation efforts between Iran and the United States.
The French minister said the most inclusive negotiations possible were needed to secure energy supplies and address Iran’s threats in the nuclear, ballistic and regional spheres in a sustainable manner. The two ministers agreed to continue developing bilateral relations, particularly through cooperation between universities, cultural cooperation and sustainable development.
Timeline of tensions between Iran and the United States
The United States and Israel carried out large-scale attacks in Iran on February 28 targeting government buildings, military facilities, missile infrastructure and air defense systems. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against Israel and US bases in the region.
The fighting halted with a ceasefire in April. In June, an agreement was signed to reach a final peace accord within 60 days, but the agreement collapsed weeks later. Pakistan and Qatar continued their mediation efforts to end the tensions.
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