Staff Reporter / New Delhi
India and France have agreed to further deepening their strategic partnership through cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, civil nuclear, defence and security, space, trade and economic sectors.
The agreement was reached during talks between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian in New Delhi today.
In a joint press briefing after the delegation-level talks, Ms Swaraj said, India and France have agreed to fight terrorism jointly. She also thanked France for supporting India’s bid for a membership of Nuclear Suppliers Group and United Nations Security Council.
French Foreign Minister calls on PM Modi
New Delhi
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today.
Mr Le Drian briefed the Prime Minister on recent developments in the bilateral relationship, and French perspective on regional and global issues.
The Prime Minister welcomed the strengthening of bilateral ties in all spheres, including defence, space, counter-terrorism, maritime security, and civil nuclear cooperation.
The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences for the victims of recent terrorist attack in Strasbourg in France, and said that India stands with France in fight against terrorism.