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French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer had a phone call to discuss the international situation

China News Service, Paris, August 10. French President Macron had a phone call with British Prime Minister Starmer on August 9, local time, to discuss the international situation.

According to French media reports, Macron and Starmer discussed the situation in the Middle East and expressed their "deepest concern" about the escalation of tensions in the region. Macron briefed Starmer on the consultations he had held with leaders from many countries in the Middle East in recent days and called on all parties involved to ease tensions.

Macron and Starmer also expressed support for statements by Qatar and other countries calling for the rapid resumption of ceasefire and hostage release negotiations. They pledged to work together to ensure that all parties immediately assume their responsibilities in this regard and take all measures to allow full humanitarian access to Gaza. They believe that a ceasefire is necessary to protect civilians in Gaza, release all hostages, and provide humanitarian aid to the local population to ease the situation.

Macron and Starmer also discussed the situation in Ukraine.

Separately, during a phone call with Starmer, Macron responded to the knife attack that occurred in the British town of Southport on July 29 The families of the victims extend their sincerest condolences. He also strongly condemned the violence and riots following the attack and expressed support for Starmer in dealing with the issue. (End) [Editor: Guan Na]