French president calls for de-escalation, stability in Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for renewed efforts to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Middle East.

In a post on X, Macron stressed the need to open a path toward reducing hostilities and promoting regional stability, Caliber.Az reports.

It is time to open a path towards de-escalation in order to restore stability in the Middle East.

France calls for the immediate implementation of a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, whether related to water or to energy. Freedom and security…

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 19, 2026

“It is time to open a path towards de-escalation in order to restore stability in the Middle East.        

France calls for the immediate implementation of a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, whether related to water or to energy. Freedom and security of navigation must be restored.

As the region enters a period of religious celebrations and renewal, tempers must cool and hostilities must cease, in order to give a real chance to the prospect of a negotiated and sustainable solution,” the French president noted.

By Vafa Guliyeva