India and France ink defence deal after Macron’s Delhi visit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India and France ink defence deal after Macron’s Delhi visit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and France have agreed to work together on the joint production of helicopters, submarines, and other defence equipment for the Indian Army following Narendra Modi and Emmaneul Macron’s meeting in New Delhi on Friday. India’s foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said: “Industrial partnership between Tata and Airbus Helicopters for production of H125 helicopters with a significant indigenous and localisation component.” Airbus also announced the final assembly line for helicopters and said the machines will be exported indirectly to India, using its neighbouring nations. The bilateral summit during Mr Macron’s latest India visit spanning 40 hours was his fifth meeting with the Indian prime minister since May last year. India and France agreed to intensify cooperation in the southwest Indian Ocean, building on joint surveillance missions carried out from the French island territory of La Reunion in 2020 and 2022, the government statement said.

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PM Modi, Macron hold talks at G20 Summit, vow to deepen space, energy, AI sectors
1 month ago

PM Modi, Macron hold talks at G20 Summit, vow to deepen space, energy, AI sectors

India TV News  

Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a key bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 19th G-20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Monday. PM Modi, Macron vow to deepen defence ties The meeting also saw discussions on advancing defence cooperation, with both nations exploring new avenues for joint military exercises and …

Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defence cooperation, push ‘Make in India’
6 months, 1 week ago

Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defence cooperation, push ‘Make in India’

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday agreed to intensify strategic defence cooperation, with an increased focus on the “Make in India” initiative, while emphasising that a strong bilateral strategic partnership is crucial for a stable global order. Modi and Macron “agreed to further intensify strategic defence cooperation with increased focus on ‘Make in …

Emmanuel Macron Launches 'Classes Internationales'; What it Means For Indian Students?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron Launches 'Classes Internationales'; What it Means For Indian Students?

News 18  

President of France Emmanuel Macron has announced that from September 2024, Indian students can learn French for one year before pursuing their chosen programme in the country. Students:– International Classes: From Sept 2024, Indian students can learn French for one year before pursuing their chosen programme– Operationalization of 5-year short-term visas for Indian alumni– € 1MN additional funding for Indo-French …

France Vs Canada: Know Which Is A Better Destination For Indian Students
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France Vs Canada: Know Which Is A Better Destination For Indian Students

News 18  

France and Canada have long been coveted study destinations for international students, offering renowned education systems, prestigious universities, and promising employment prospects. Examining the educational landscape in both countries, here are the top universities in France and Canada- Top 5 Universities in France : PSL University Paris: 24 Polytechnic Institute Paris: 38 Soborn University Paris: 59 University of Paris-Saclay: 71 …

Ceremony and substance: On the Macron visit, India-France ties
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ceremony and substance: On the Macron visit, India-France ties

The Hindu  

Given the circumstances behind the invitation to the French President Emmanuel Macron, his visit to India last week was always going to be more about symbolism and ceremony than about substance. Not only had the two countries already announced a fairly ambitious “Horizon 2047” relationship road map but they had also stated plans for joint production of military hardware, cutting-edge …

UPSC GK Capsule: Padma Awards to 30,000 Indian Students in France by 2030, Top Events of The Week
10 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC GK Capsule: Padma Awards to 30,000 Indian Students in France by 2030, Top Events of The Week

News 18  

From UPSC Civil Services to SSC recruitment exams, from college admissions to group discussions, general knowledge questions mark a significant part of almost every exam. Recent days have witnessed significant events, ranging from France’s commitment to enrol 30,000 Indian students by 2030 to developments in the Gyanvapi Mosque case. President Emmanuel Macron announced on his official X account an ambitious …

India, France sign pact to jointly develop, launch military satellites
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, France sign pact to jointly develop, launch military satellites

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and France have signed an ambitious and unprecedented Defence Space Agreement that could see the two countries launch military satellites with both offensive and defensive capabilities, people familiar with the matter said. The deal, not publicised or spoken of, was quietly signed by French Defence Minister Sebastien Locornu and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on January …

India, France to co-produce defence equipment
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, France to co-produce defence equipment

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: To lend more weight to the bilateral defence ties, India and France have agreed to tread the path of “co-design, co-development, co-production” of equipment which could be supplied to other friendly countries. “President Macron and PM Modi reiterated their commitment to further deepen the integration between the two countries’ respective defence industrial sectors and work together to identify …

Host of agreements signed with France
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Host of agreements signed with France

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Happy and proud to be with you Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said French President Emmanuel Macron when he extended his greetings for the Republic Day on Friday. The French President concluded his two-day trip to India by visiting the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi, shortly before he took off for Paris. Let’s celebrate,” said President Macron on Friday, …

India, France Ink Deals on Copters, Jet Engines Tech
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, France Ink Deals on Copters, Jet Engines Tech

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, India and France sealed an ambitious industrial roadmap to co-develop critical military hardware, firmed up a space situational awareness programme, while Tata group and Airbus agreed to jointly build H125 helicopters and French company Safran agreed to 100 per cent transfer of technology to India for …

France ties up defence deal, sets Indian students’ target
10 months, 3 weeks ago

France ties up defence deal, sets Indian students’ target

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Defence sectors in India and France are set to come closer, with the two countries finalizing a defence industrial road map during French president Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India. The road map is expected to help the Indian and French defence sectors partner in projects requiring joint design and production, foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said. The goal, …

France Targets 30,000 Indian Students by 2030: President Emmanuel Macron
10 months, 3 weeks ago

France Targets 30,000 Indian Students by 2030: President Emmanuel Macron

News 18  

France is making a strong effort to become a more desirable option for Indian students, which is a significant departure from the historically preferred United Kingdom and Canada. On his official “X” account, President of France Emmanuel Macron presented an ambitious plan to welcome 30,000 Indian students to France by 2030. The post shared by President Macron reads, “30,000 Indian …

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations
10 months, 4 weeks ago

French President Macron arrives in India, where he'll be chief guest at National Day celebrations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The French president arrived in …

France’s Macron tours historic sites with India’s Modi and will be the chief guest for Republic Day
10 months, 4 weeks ago

France’s Macron tours historic sites with India’s Modi and will be the chief guest for Republic Day

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — French President Emmanuel Macron toured historic sites in western India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and was set to be the chief guest at the country’s national day celebrations. The two leaders were expected to continue discussions on India’s plans to purchase 26 French Rafale fighter aircraft for its navy, approved by India’s Defense Acquisition …

French President Macron in India for Republic Day: Visiting Amber Fort to holding road show | Full schedule
10 months, 4 weeks ago

French President Macron in India for Republic Day: Visiting Amber Fort to holding road show | Full schedule

India TV News  

French President Emmanuel Macron, who will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations at Delhi's Kartavya Path on January 26, is scheduled to reach Jaipur on Thursday. HERE IS HIS FULL SCHEDULE The French president's aircraft is scheduled to land at Jaipur airport at 2.30 pm PM Modi to welcome Macron at around 5.30 pm, and the two …

Defence, business ties in focus as French president Macron begins India visit
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Defence, business ties in focus as French president Macron begins India visit

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, who will attend the 75th Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, will arrive in Jaipur on Thursday and hold in-depth talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further bilateral cooperation and finalise new initiatives in a variety of key areas, the French embassy in Delhi said in a statement on the eve of the visit. Read …

French President Macron's visit may give push to India-EU trade deal talks: GTRI
10 months, 4 weeks ago

French President Macron's visit may give push to India-EU trade deal talks: GTRI

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations is likely to give a fillip to the ongoing talks for a comprehensive trade agreement between India and EU, economic think tank GTRI said on January 24. Expanding defence cooperation, economic relationship The Global Trade Research Initiative said that Mr. Macron’s visit is expected …

French President Macron to arrive in Jaipur on January 25 for bilateral meeting with PM Modi
11 months ago

French President Macron to arrive in Jaipur on January 25 for bilateral meeting with PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to arrive in Jaipur on January 25 for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day ahead of the 75th Republic Day celebrations where he has been invited as the chief guest this year. His bilateral meeting with PM Modi will cover various sectors including defence, space, energy, maritime security, …

Macron visits Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ France’s Indo-Pacific push
1 year, 3 months ago

Macron visits Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ France’s Indo-Pacific push

Al Jazeera  

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Bangladesh in a bid to “consolidate” his country’s Indo-Pacific strategy and counterbalance a “new imperialism” in a region where China’s influence is increasingly being extended. “Bangladesh is progressively retrieving its place on the world stage,” Macron said, speaking after he arrived in the capital, Dhaka, on Sunday after the Group of 20 summit in …

G20 Summit: Macron to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi, food security, digital revolution on top agenda
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: Macron to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi, food security, digital revolution on top agenda

India TV News  

The President of the French, Emmanuel Macron, will travel to New Delhi to participate in the much anticipated G20 Summit. According to the statement released by Paris, Macron will hold a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the meeting. The official confirmation from Paris came nearly four days before India is gearing up for …

On Emmanuel Macron's 'to the people of India' video, PM Modi says 'I will always...'
1 year, 5 months ago

On Emmanuel Macron's 'to the people of India' video, PM Modi says 'I will always...'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the bond between India and France transcends time, resonating with their shared principles, and that, he will always cherish his recent visit to the European nation. He was responding to President Emmanuel Macron's video, offering a glimpse of Modi's visit to France, shared on his Twitter profile. Thank you my friend, President Emmanuel …

India’s Modi and France’s Macron agree on defense ties but stand apart on Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s Modi and France’s Macron agree on defense ties but stand apart on Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — India is close to buying new French warplanes and submarines and played a starring role in France’s Bastille Day celebrations Friday. But for all the camaraderie on display this week between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, their two countries remain sometimes-awkward allies. Modi called for peace efforts in Ukraine to end Russia’s war …

France A Key Partner For ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Defence Ties Central To Bilateral Relation: PM Modi In Paris
1 year, 5 months ago

France A Key Partner For ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Defence Ties Central To Bilateral Relation: PM Modi In Paris

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the second day of his official visit to the country on Friday. People of India have taken… pic.twitter.com/GvjYmJ443I — ANI July 14, 2023 PM Modi said that the defence ties between the two countries have always been the cornerstone of the bilateral relationship. On being …

PM Modi in France live | India is ‘a giant in world history,’ says French President Macron; ‘may the bond deepen further,’ responds PM Modi; Modi attended French Bastille Day celebrations as Chief Gue
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi in France live | India is ‘a giant in world history,’ says French President Macron; ‘may the bond deepen further,’ responds PM Modi; Modi attended French Bastille Day celebrations as Chief Gue

The Hindu  

July 14, 2023 12:36 pm | Updated July 15, 2023 01:30 am IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exhorted the business leaders of India and France to work towards accelerating the journey of friendship between the two countries. French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hosted a banquet dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Louvre Museum here. Earlier today, …

PM in France | Modi describes India as ‘model of diversity’ and announces agreement for use of UPI in France
1 year, 5 months ago

PM in France | Modi describes India as ‘model of diversity’ and announces agreement for use of UPI in France

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in France on July 13 and described India as a “model of diversity” and announced an agreement for the use of UPI in France, opening a huge new market for the Indian innovation in cashless instant payment. In his nearly an hour-long speech to the enthusiastic crowd at the La Seine Musicale …

PM in France, Talks with Macron Today
1 year, 5 months ago

PM in France, Talks with Macron Today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to France with “fruitful” meetings with his French counterpart Elisabeth Borne and Senate President Gerard Larcher on Thursday. Prior to his departure from New Delhi on Thursday morning, the Prime Minister had said that his visit is 'special' as he will join his 'friend', France's President Emmanuel Macron, on Friday …

Big-ticket defence deals likely during PM Modi’s Paris visit
1 year, 5 months ago

Big-ticket defence deals likely during PM Modi’s Paris visit

The Hindu  

PM Modi in France As the India-France strategic partnership hits the quarter-century mark, it has been given “strong guidance” by the “common vision” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on Wednesday, ahead of Mr. Modi’s two-day visit to France, starting July 13. There are several other defence deals in the …

Modi’s Bastille Day visit to Paris will symbolize plenty
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi’s Bastille Day visit to Paris will symbolize plenty

Live Mint  

The year 2023 marks an important and significant milestone for Indo-French relations as both countries celebrate the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership, which was signed in 1998. In terms of trade and investment, bilateral trade between India and France surpassed the €15 billion mark for the first time in 2022, exceeding the 2025 objective set during President Emmanuel Macron’s …

Co-development rather than co-production will be focus of India-France ties, sources say
1 year, 5 months ago

Co-development rather than co-production will be focus of India-France ties, sources say

The Hindu  

Co-development, rather than co-production, will be the focus of India-France ties, as the two countries prepare to mark 25 years of their strategic partnership next week, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Paris to attend France’s National day parade. On July 6, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel …

India's relationship with each country stands on its own: MEA on if PM Modi's visit to France is to counter China
1 year, 5 months ago

India's relationship with each country stands on its own: MEA on if PM Modi's visit to France is to counter China

Firstpost  

Speaking in the context of if these visits are to counter Chinese influence, he said, “Our relationships stand on their own with each of these countries and we would certainly like to strengthen and deepen them”. India’s relationship with each country stands on its own, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, adding that there are a number of …

French President Macron's advisor in Delhi, to hold talks with Ajit Doval
1 year, 5 months ago

French President Macron's advisor in Delhi, to hold talks with Ajit Doval

Hindustan Times  

Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to arrive in the Indian Capital for a day trip on Thursday to finalize the bilateral agenda and possible outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two day visit to Paris next week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to France on July 13-14 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel …

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details
1 year, 5 months ago

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details

Hindustan Times  

French Engine To Power India's 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Jet; Modi-Macron To Sign Deal? | Details Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign a historic fighter jet engine deal with France. Ahead of Modi's visit, the French government has given the green signal to defence major Safran to jointly design, develop, test, manufacture, and finally certify an engine that …

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss entire gamut of bilateral ties
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss entire gamut of bilateral ties

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 20 held a productive bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed a broad range of issues including cooperation in trade and economic spheres, co-production and manufacturing in the defence sector and civil nuclear cooperation. The leaders took stock of the entire gamut of India-France bilateral relations," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted. Leaders …

G7 Summit: PM Modi, Macron discuss India-France defence, civil nuclear deal I Why US, Russia should worry?
1 year, 7 months ago

G7 Summit: PM Modi, Macron discuss India-France defence, civil nuclear deal I Why US, Russia should worry?

India TV News  

G7 Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a tour to Japan's Hiroshima for the G7 Summit, met his French Excellency Emmanuel Macron, where leaders discussed a wide range of issues including co-production and manufacturing in the defence sector and civil nuclear cooperation. It is worth mentioning the bilateral meeting between Macron and PM Modi was crucial for …

How should India view Macron’s visit? - The Hindu
1 year, 8 months ago

How should India view Macron’s visit? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

There’s been a sudden uptick in visitors to Beijing this week. And made the point they don’t want to “decouple” from China, only “derisk” supply chains -They asked President Xi Jinping to be more proactive in helping debt-ridden countries in Africa and Sri Lanka to manage their debt, and for more Chinese commitments towards Climate change Where they really appear …

Emmanuel Macron's China visit: How the French president missed an opportunity to cement ties with India
1 year, 8 months ago

Emmanuel Macron's China visit: How the French president missed an opportunity to cement ties with India

Firstpost  

The visits of president Jacques Chirac to Delhi in January 1998 and prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s subsequent trip to Paris later in the year brought a tremendous boost to India’s foreign relations at the end of the 1990s. He said that he had come to show that “France wanted to accompany India in its potent march.” Inaugurating a seminar …

PM Modi meets French diplomatic advisor Bonne, discusses Indo-Pacific, security, Afghanistan
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi meets French diplomatic advisor Bonne, discusses Indo-Pacific, security, Afghanistan

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the diplomatic advisor to President Emmanuel Macron, Emmanuel Bonne and held discussions on a range of issues like defence, security and culture. Bonne also met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and they co-chaired the annual India-France Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on January 5. The two sides discussed global security environment, expanding the …

France and India call for immediate end to Ukraine hostilities
2 years, 7 months ago

France and India call for immediate end to Ukraine hostilities

Hindustan Times  

India and France on Wednesday called for "an immediate cessation of hostilities" in Ukraine, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi again stopping short of condemning Russia's invasion of its neighbour. "France and India expressed their deep concern over the humanitarian crisis and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine," Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron said in a joint statement after they met …

'One of India’s strongest partners': PM Modi arrives in Paris, will hold talks with French president Macron
2 years, 7 months ago

'One of India’s strongest partners': PM Modi arrives in Paris, will hold talks with French president Macron

Firstpost  

His visit comes during the French presidency of the European Union. It also coincides with the 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and France Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Wednesday on the final leg of his three-nation European tour during which he would meet French President Emmanuel Macron and discuss issues of bilateral and mutual interests. …

Modi-Macron Friendship Has Placed India-France Ties on Terra Firma
2 years, 7 months ago

Modi-Macron Friendship Has Placed India-France Ties on Terra Firma

News 18  

It is said that the French are guided by the ‘heart’ while voting in the first round of the Presidential elections and the ‘head’ during the second. A Bridge to European Union Though India and France have enjoyed a long-standing relationship, the turning point came in 1998 when France refused to join the high-decibel western chorus criticising India’s nuclear tests …

French President Emmanuel Macron tweets in Hindi, PM Modi reciprocates gesture
3 years, 1 month ago

French President Emmanuel Macron tweets in Hindi, PM Modi reciprocates gesture

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in Hindi on Saturday after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome. pic.twitter.com/dLW6kwFBXG — Narendra Modi October 30, 2021 Meanwhile, the Prime Minister's Office informed that the two leaders had “productive discussions” on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/e8QgT6rkVy — PMO India October 30, 2021 …

Macron wants Europeans to boost defence, be 'respected'
3 years, 2 months ago

Macron wants Europeans to boost defence, be 'respected'

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Europeans must boost their defence plans and make themselves “respected,” as France opens talks with the United States to try to restore confidence after a submarine dispute led to a major diplomatic crisis. “Europeans must come out of their naivety,” Mr. Macron said in a news conference in Paris, the first time …

PM Modi thanks French President Macron for medical aid in fight against Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi thanks French President Macron for medical aid in fight against Covid-19

India Today  

In a telephonic conversation on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the assistance rendered by France to India in battling the deadly second wave of coronavirus in the country. We also discussed bilateral, regional and global issues, including cooperation in climate action and Indo-Pacific.— Narendra Modi May 26, 2021 A press statement from the Prime …

France's Macron Shares Solidarity Message in Hindi, Says Working to Provide Support to India
3 years, 7 months ago

France's Macron Shares Solidarity Message in Hindi, Says Working to Provide Support to India

News 18  

Hours after promising aids to help India battle the pandemic, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday put out a message of solidarity on Facebook in Hindi. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said it is carrying out an “exceptional solidarity mission” to assist Indian people following a call for support by French President Emmanuel Macron. “At the request …

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