India, France express concern on global food security in light of Ukraine war

Paris: Condemning the civilian deaths in Ukraine and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities, India and France on Wednesday also expressed concern at the risk to the global food security and nutrition in light of the ongoing conflict.

Issuing a joint statement at the end of the discussions between the two countries during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Paris, India and France said that they are committed to enabling a coordinated, multilateral response to address the risk of aggravated food crisis because of the conflict in Ukraine.

“India and France express deep concern about the current aggravation of global food security and nutrition, already impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially in developing countries,” the joint statement read.