India and France have discussed enhancing cooperation in supply chain resilience, critical technologies, cybersecurity and industrial partnerships. The discussions were held during the inaugural meeting of the India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary General Martin Briens of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris yesterday.
The External Affairs Ministry said both sides noted that the dialogue complemented the Innovation Roadmap 2030, the India-France Year of Innovation, the existing Economic and Financial Dialogue and the objective of doubling bilateral trade in the next five years. They agreed to work on the priorities identified during the dialogue.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded his two-day visit to France yesterday. He undertook a comprehensive review of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and the implementation of the Horizon 2047 Roadmap with Secretary General Briens as a part of his visit. Their discussions covered key areas of bilateral cooperation, as well as India-EU relations. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and cooperation in multilateral fora.
The visit reflects the continued regular high-level exchanges between India and France and the shared commitment of both sides to further deepen their Special Global Strategic Partnership.
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