Iran Press/ Europe: In a joint statement, the two countries outlined a course for bilateral relations up to 2047, with a focus on the defense sector, aviation, technology, and energy.
Addressing a joint press conference at the Elysee Palace on Friday with President Emmanuel Macron, Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of France as a partner in the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Self-Reliant India’ initiatives and stressed that defense ties have always been the foundation of relations between the two countries.
“This is a symbol of the deep trust between the two nations… Be it submarines or Indian Naval ships, together we want to fulfill not just ours but also the requirements of other friendly countries,” he said.
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