President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron on September 21, 2026, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The leaders discussed the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine during their meeting at Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan, as reported by Macron.
Macron stated, "We decided to act together to ease tensions in the energy markets, by protecting critical infrastructure in the Middle East and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz." He also mentioned plans to secure a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure and Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, emphasizing the need to protect civilian populations and initiate negotiations for peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Following the meeting, Macron described the discussion as "very good" and "very constructive," according to Reuters. He highlighted the importance of providing more rapid and robust assistance to Ukraine, particularly in terms of defensive interceptors.
Both leaders are scheduled to address world leaders and diplomats at the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2026. Trump's meeting with Macron followed his earlier meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion. Additionally, Trump is expected to meet with Gulf Arab leaders on September 23, 2026, according to Axios. The White House did not respond to a request for comment from The New York Post.