PM Modi says Air India-Airbus deal reflects deepening ties between India-France
Live MintTata-owned Air India airline on Tuesday announced that it will buy 250 aircraft from Airbus. While congratulating the companies on the landmark deal, PM Modi emphasized the deepening relationship between India and France and the heights India's civil aviation sector has achieved. “I want to especially thank my French President Emmanuel Macron as this day is not only important for deep India-France relations but also portrays India's successes and ambition in the field of civil aviation,” PM Modi said. PM Modi also highlighted the achievements of India's civil aviation space and said that in the last eight years, the number of airports has gone up from 74 to 147. "Whether it is the issue of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, or global food security and health security, India and France together are making a positive contribution," Modi said in his remarks.