French President Macron’s Upcoming Visit On Republic Day Could Boost India-EU FTA Discussions: GTRI
ABP NewsFrench President Emmanuel Macron’s upcoming visit to India as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations is potentially going to boost the ongoing talks for a trade agreement between India and the EU, think tank GTRI said on Wednesday. France is a crucial member of the EU and Macron is set to visit India as the chief guest for the country’s Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2024. The GTRI said, “The discussions will likely pave the way for new agreements and deepen existing cooperation, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of the India-France strategic partnership.” Ajay Srivastava, co-founder, GTRI, noted, “ France, as India's eighth largest trading partner, aims to strengthen trade and investment ties. “The growing space partnership between India's ISRO and France's CNES, including joint missions and technology transfer, will likely be a topic of discussion besides increasing cooperation in the civil nuclear segment,” it said.