France to work closely with India on Make in India initiatives in space

India and France agreed to work in close proximity in line with the Make in India initiatives to address challenges related to space issues, besides having deeper ties in climate change and defence-related matters.

Joint exercises (Shakti, Varuna, Pegase, Desert Knight, C) illustrate efforts towards better integration and interoperability wherever possible.

India and France underscored that the long-standing armament cooperation is testimony to the mutual trust between the two sides.

(Self-reliant India) efforts in advanced defence technology, manufacturing and exports, including by encouraging increased industry to industry partnerships.

In an increasingly digitalised world, India and France have strengthened cooperation between their cyber security agencies.

The two sides have launched a number of initiatives to connect their Start-up ecosystems.