India-France strategic partnership presents framework for East-West convergence: Report

Jan 15, 2023

New Delhi, January 15 (ANI): To bolster bilateral ties, 36th round of the Indo-French Strategic Dialogue was convened on January 05. Indian NSA Ajit Doval, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Bonne co-chaired the dialogue. NSA Doval and Emmanuel Bonne held discussions on defence, security and culture. India and France reiterated their commitment to take forward their strategic partnership. India and France aim to strengthen defence cooperation in South West, Indo-Pacific regions. India and France deepened their cooperation to address complexities in Indo-Pacific.“India-France ties present pragmatic framework of convergence between East-West”, Don McLain Gill, The Diplomat Magazine’s Author. Convergence between New Delhi and Paris shared vision for inclusive multi-polar world order, prioritizing strategic autonomy. “Enhanced partnership will add value to region not marred by a polarization of U.S.-China competition” Don McLain Gill, The Diplomat Magazine’s Author.