PM Modi visits France next week for Bastille Day. Talks between NSA Ajit Doval & the diplomatic adviser to French President, Emmanuel Bonne, part of preparations for Modi’s visit.
French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain used a Leica 35mm camera to shoot a collection of eclectic pictures travelling to cities like Patna, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai. The snaps are on display at Indian Habitat Centre in Delhi.
Lecornu's visit comes at a time when France is offering more Rafale jets to IAF at a reduced cost and higher indigenous content besides the naval version of the aircraft.
India & France held Annual Defence Dialogue in Delhi Friday. Visiting defence minister Florence Parly said her country was 'open & ready' to provide more Rafale fighter aircraft.
French Defence Minister Florence Parly, who is on a India visit, termed it a 'real achievement' to have delivered 36 Rafale jets on time & said she was happy that IAF is satisfied.
France’s resolve to expand strategic cooperation with India came nearly 2 months after the new security alliance by Australia, UK and US that had infuriated the French govt.
French ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain said the mission, under which oxygen generation plants and ventilators will be sent, is being supported by French companies in India & EU.
Macron expressed solidarity to Indians facing a resurgence of Covid cases in his message posted on Twitter by French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain.
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