France and India seek new negotiating solution to end war in Ukraine – media
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India and France are planning to develop a peace plan to find a negotiated solution to the war waged by Russia in Ukraine, which they claim will differ from previously known initiatives, French newspaper Le Monde wrote on July 15.
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The article says that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris for a two-day visit on July 13-14 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders wanted to discuss the issue of military and financial cooperation between the countries.
Le Monde reports that the supply of fighter jets and submarines was discussed during the meeting between the two leaders. They also expressed their opinion about the war waged by Russia in Ukraine. The Indian prime minister said that his country wants to achieve the settlement of the conflict by diplomatic means.
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The media adds that Macron called on his counterpart to present his proposals on the international stage. Modi instructed his subordinates to create a peace plan to find a negotiated solution to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
However, the publication emphasizes that although the Indian prime minister and his country are in favor of a diplomatic path to resolving the war, they are unlikely to agree to act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine.
Le Monde said that the proposal to be put forth by the Indian authorities may differ from the previously proposed ideas of the Chinese government, African countries, and the proposals of Latin American countries.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China published a "peace plan" for the settlement of the war in Ukraine on Feb. 24. Later, African countries came forward with peace initiatives, but these came to nothing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the best option for resolving the war waged by Russia against his nation would be the peace formula that he proposed at the G20 Summit in Indonesia in November 2022.
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission, said that the peace formula from Ukraine is the best option for ending the war.
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