Indian PM Modi to interact with French President Macron

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with French President Emmanuel Macron via video conference, according to official information.

"Today PM Modi will interact with French President Emmanuel Macron via VC at 4:30 pm," an official said. Ties between India and France have grown closer in the last few years.

Recently, in January, India - France strategic dialogue between national security advisor Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, the diplomatic advisor to the French President concluded in New Delhi.

The two leaders reviewed ongoing collaboration in diverse areas like defence, civil nuclear, trade, and investment. They also welcomed the deepening of cooperation in new areas of economic engagement. Regional and global issues of mutual interest were also discussed, read the Ministry of External Affairs press release.

France is one of India's premier global and Indo-Pacific partners.
Both sides reaffirmed that their strategic partnership has a vital role in advancing peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Even in CoP27, the French President was seen lauding India's progress in the field of renewable energy and said that the "ambition levels in India are high."

(ANI)