Nueva Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French president Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Wednesday their commitment to India-France Association While signing several key agreements and reviewed cooperation in areas of defense, civil nuclear energy and space. The two leaders launched a road map of India on artificial intelligence (AI) and also inaugurated the logo for the ‘year of innovation of India-France 2026.’
A joint statement issued by MEA after the two-day visit of Prime Minister Modi to France said that the two leaders asked to improve commercial and investment ties and promised to further deepen the commitment in the Indo-Pacific and in several forums and in several forums and world initiatives.
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The two leaders emphasized the urgent need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council and agreed to coordinate closely in various world matters, including CSNU issues. The French president, Macron, reiterated the firm support of his country for the permanent membership of India in the CSNU.
Prime Minister Modi invited the French army to take a closer look at the Pinaka MBRL, emphasizing that an acquisition of this France system would be another milestone in the long Indo-French defense ties.
India and France also agreed to strengthen the association in advanced modular and modular nuclear reactors for training and education purposes.
“Prime Minister Modi and President Macron emphasized that nuclear energy is an essential part of the energy combination to strengthen energy safety and transition to a low carbon economy. Of nuclear energy, especially in relation to the plant project of Jaitapur nuclear energy, “he read a joint statement issued by the MEA.
“They welcomed the first meeting of the Special Task Force on Civil Nuclear Energy, and welcomed the signing of a letter of intention in small modular reactor (SMR) and advanced modular reactor (AMR) and the implementation agreement Between the GCNEP, DAE and France of India and France Instn, CEA for cooperation in training and education of nuclear professionals, “said the statement.