French president criticised America’s 'disengagement' from global security and expressed disappointment over Trump’s foreign policy, including threats to impose 30% tariff on EU goods.
Ahead of his two-day visit, Modi tells French financial daily 'Les Echo' that France has supported India in difficult times. Many big-ticket defence deals in pipeline during PM's trip.
The 269-member contingent will march alongside French forces on 14 July at Champs-Elysées. India & France are celebrating 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership this year.
On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.
On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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