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PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 13 June 2025

The Prime Minister鈥檚 call with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, this morning.

From:
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP
Published
13 June 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, this morning following the developments in the Middle East overnight.聽

The leaders discussed the long-held grave concerns about Iran鈥檚 nuclear programme, and called on all sides to refrain from further escalation that could further destabilise the region.

The leaders reaffirmed Israel鈥檚 right to self-defence, and agreed that a diplomatic resolution, rather than military action, was the way forward.

They looked forward to speaking again soon.

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Published 13 June 2025