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NEW DELHI, Jan 13 (KUNA) -- India and France on Tuesday discussed ways of deepening cooperation in several areas as part of the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi.
A statement from the Indian External Affairs Ministry said that during the Strategic Dialogue, India and France reiterated their commitment to the strategic partnership.
"The two countries discussed ongoing bilateral initiatives spanning the domains of security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear cooperation," the statement said.
Both sides also explored opportunities for joint development and collaboration in the spirit of Make in India and self-reliant India, and discussed the evolving geopolitical situation and regional and international issues of common concern, it added.
Preparations for the forthcoming visit to India of French President Emmanuel Macron were also reviewed, according to the statement.
"Both sides underscored the importance of closer cooperation to address challenges in the global security environment, with the aim of advancing peace and stability," the statement added.
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Diplomatic Adviser to the President of France Emmanuel Bonne co-chaired the Dialogue. Bonne also met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. (end)
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