National Security Advisor Ajit Doval who is in Paris today called on French President Emmanuel Macron. He conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to Mr Macron. He reiterated his commitment to implement the India-France Horizon 2047 roadmap. President Macron stressed the value of the efforts of India and France to advance peace and address global challenges. He appreciated PM Modi’s initiatives.

Mr Doval and French President’s Diplomatic Advisor Emmanuel Bonne led the Strategic Dialogue in Paris that anchors the India-France strategic partnership of great trust and comfort and high ambitions and responsibilities in the Indo-Pacific and beyond and from cyber to space.

Mr Doval also engaged in extensive discussions with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Their dialogue aimed at deepening bilateral defense cooperation and advancing space collaboration, while also sharing insights on the evolving international geopolitical landscape.