The initiative, launched in March 2023 during a visit by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna to New Delhi, is highlighted in the roadmap adopted for the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership in July 2023.
The French Ambassador to India represented his country, while Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh represented the Indian side, among other officials. The Defence Ministers of both countries attended the signing remotely.
Filmmaker Payal Kapadia was honoured by the French government in Mumbai earlier this week for her outstanding contributions to the world of film and the cultural ties between France and India, reported Variety.
In a post on X, Macron stated, "I have just spoken to my counterpart @narendramodi about the cowardly terrorist attack on Tuesday, which resulted in the tragic death of dozens of innocent civilians. France stands firmly with India and its people in this hour of grief. France, together wit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received calls from leaders from across the world, who strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack which took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. PM Modi received condolences from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emman
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expressed solidarity with India following the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it an act of barbarity. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the support during a call between the two ministers.
In his keynote address, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, emphasised the growing importance of Indo-French cooperation in the security sector, particularly in the co-production of advanced technologies.
French Minister Francois-Noel Buffet, attached to the Ministre d'Etat, Minister of the Interior, will visit India on April 23, as noted by the French Embassy to India in a press statement.
The French government is considering the elimination of a 10 per cent tax reduction granted to pensioners on their annual income declarations, as part of its efforts to achieve Euro 40 billion in savings under the 2026 budget plan.
J-K CM Abdullah expressed frustration over the ordeal. "Delhi airport is a bloody shit show (excuse my French but I'm in no mood to be polite). 3 hours in the air after we left Jammu we get diverted to Jaipur & so here I am at 1 in the morning on the steps of the plane getting some fr