New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron of France have discussed the situation in Kashmir and the need to de-escalate tension in the Middle East.

"In the spirit of trust and frankness that characterises their relations, the French President and the Indian Prime Minister discussed the situation in the region of Kashmir, which France continues to follow closely," said a French government statement on the conversation the two leaders had on Friday.

President Macron and Prime Minister Modi, the statement said, expressed their shared view on the necessity of de-escalation in the Middle East. "They agreed to work together towards easing tensions by urging the parties to show restraint and responsibilit...