French and Indian Navy on path of close strategic partnership
French Navy Chief Admiral Nicolas Vaujour highlighted the robust strategic partnership between India and France, underscoring their close collaboration, particularly in the Indian Ocean.
Strategic partnership unveiled
Admiral Vaujour affirmed the deep-rooted strategic partnership between India and France, emphasizing the collaborative efforts underway, especially in the critical region of the Indian Ocean. The two nations engage in joint exercises on bilateral matters, showcasing the strength of their strategic alliance.
Continuous dialogue for improvement
In an effort to enhance their working relationship, Admiral Vaujour shared that extensive discussions have taken place with the Chief of the Indian Navy. These conversations aim to continually refine and optimize the collaborative efforts between the naval forces of India and France.
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Crucial capability development initiatives
Highlighting the significance of capability development, Admiral Vaujour emphasized its role in fostering the partnership between the two nations. The collaboration involves crucial initiatives with India, contributing to the strengthening of their strategic ties, particularly in the maritime domain.
High-level meeting on strategic interests
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan engaged in a meeting with French Navy Chief Admiral Nicolas Vaujour on Thursday. The discussions revolved around mutual strategic interests, addressing security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region, and exploring avenues for further maritime collaboration.
Bilateral Defence Cooperation Progresses
The meeting between General Anil Chauhan and Admiral Vaujour witnessed the acknowledgment of substantial progress in bilateral defence cooperation. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the advancements in their collaborative efforts, contributing to the overall strengthening of ties.
#WATCH | Delhi: On India’s role in Indo-Pacific, French Navy Chief Admiral Nicolas Vaujour says, "You know that France and India have a strategic partnership and so we work very closely together, especially in the Indian Ocean and we have exercise on the bilateral issue and I… pic.twitter.com/IQOSkCY45c
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Historical and expansive relations
India and France boast traditionally close and friendly relations, with a formal strategic partnership established in 1998. Beyond a strong bilateral relationship, the two countries align closely on various international issues, underscoring the depth of their strategic understanding.
Three pillars of strategic partnership
The Ministry of External Affairs outlines three principal pillars of the Strategic Partnership between India and France: defence cooperation, space collaboration, and civil nuclear cooperation. These areas symbolize the multifaceted nature of the partnership, extending beyond military collaboration to encompass various domains of mutual interest.
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