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Jaishankar meets Macron, says India, France will cooperate closely in Indo-Pacific

He said that these engagements captured the strategic priorities that provide a compelling framework for a “truly unique” partnership between India and France.

Jaishankar meets Macron, says India, France will cooperate closely in Indo-Pacific

(Photo: Twitter/@DrSJaishankar)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on French President Emmanuel Macron and said the discussions reflected the full spirit of bilateral strategic partnership.

Jaishankar said in a tweet that the two countries will cooperate closely in the Indo-Pacific. “Delighted to call on President @EmmanuelMacron of France. Conveyed greetings of PM @narendramodi. Our discussions reflected the full spirit of our strategic partnership. We will cooperate closely in the Indo-Pacific,” he said.

Earlier in the day, speaking at the French Institute of International Relations on ‘How India sees France’, the minister said there is a clear need to intensify the conversation between and with the strategic communities in both countries.”

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Jaishankar had earlier met French Foreign Minister Le Drian and Defence Minister Florence Parly.

He said that these engagements captured the strategic priorities that provide a compelling framework for a “truly unique” partnership between India and France.

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