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New Delhi, Dec17: French Defence Minister Florence Parly met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss global challenges and to strengthen Indo-French strategic & defence ties.
According to the French Embassy, the visit highlights France’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific and the centrality of India in the French strategy.
French Minister for the Armed Forces @florence_parly called on Hon'ble PM of India Shri @narendramodi. In a world of growing instability, France sees India as major power & partner to build a multipolar order, defend the rule of law and tackle global challenges. pic.twitter.com/bV6Ls8WhVL
— French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@FranceinIndia) December 17, 2021
“In a world of growing instability, France sees India as major power & partner to build a multipolar order, defend the rule of law and tackle global challenges,” Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain said.
Meanwhile, the French Minister will detail the recently unveiled EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific that brings a multiplier effect to this comprehensive approach for the region.
Earlier the day, French Defence Minister inspected the Guard of Honour and paid tribute at the National War Memorial.
Delhi: Defence Minister of France Florence Parly laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid tributes today. pic.twitter.com/3f8zVzrobe
— ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2021
