French President’s diplomatic adviser calls on PM Modi
New Delhi: Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, with the latter highlighting the close cooperation between the two countries in various areas. According to the prime minister’s office, Bonne briefed Modi on the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation in the context of PM’s forthcoming visit to France.
PM Modi will be on a visit to Paris next week. On 13 July, the Prime Minister Modi and French president Macron will hold bilateral meeting, while a gala show will be held on 14 July Bastille Day.
“PM conveyed his gratitude to President Macron for his invitation to participate in the Bastille Day celebrations as Guest of Honour on July 14," the PMO said. Recalling his recent meeting with President Macron in Hiroshima, the prime minister said that he looked forward to continuing their conversation in Paris that would further strengthen India-France Strategic Partnership.
India and France share a strong partnership and have been united in their fight against terrorism as well as have common interests in Indo-Pacific. Showing commitment to their partnership, France has refused to provide weapons or platforms to India’s adversaries in the north and west.
France has also offered to co-develop and manufacture high-thrust engines for India’s future combat aircraft, as well as build Scorpene submarines for other countries at Mazagon Dockyards Limited (MDL) to ensure the facility remains active. France has also extended its support to India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative by offering to manufacture advanced missiles and ammunition within the country.
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