Foreign Relations
PM Modi visits France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid an official visit to France on May 4, 2022, on his way back from the 2nd India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen. […]
France
Foreign Relations
PM’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Berlin, Copenhagen and Paris
I will be visiting Berlin, Germany on May 2, 2022, at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of Germany following which I will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark from May 3-4, 2022 at the invitation of H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark to hold bilateral engagements and also participate in the Second India-Nordic Summit. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s visit to Germany, Denmark, and France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Germany, Denmark, and France on 02-04 May 2022. This will be the Prime Minister’s first visit abroad in 2022.
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Business
India’s sugar exports grow by 291% from 2013-14
Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time; Sugar exports rise by 64.90% from 2021-to 22 alone; Modi government’s policies are helping farmers increase their income by tapping global markets – Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
First India-France Consultations on WANA held
The first-ever Consultations between India and France on West Asia and North Africa Region were held on 12 April 2022 in virtual mode. […]
Business
53rd IHGF Delhi Fair 2022 organized by EPCH
The 53rd edition of one of the world’s largest handicrafts fairs – the IHGF-Delhi fair will open to overseas buyers, buying and sourcing professionals as well as large domestic volume retail buyers on 30th March 2022 in India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. […]
Foreign Relations
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh releases India’s Arctic Policy
India’s Arctic policy would play an essential role in preparing the country for a future where humankind’s biggest challenges, like climate change, can be addressed through collective will and effort, says, Dr. Jitendra Singh […]
Foreign Relations
EoI in Paris and AEPC organize BSM Events
Embassy of India, Paris and AEPC organise Seminar on ‘India-France: Market Opportunities and Areas of Cooperation for a Sustainable Textile and Fashion’ […]
Foreign Relations
Jaishankar on a bi-lateral visit to France
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar is on a visit to France and held bilateral talks with his French counterpart, Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on February 20, 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Indian and France sign MoU towards advancement in Human Health
In a boost to S&T cooperation between Indian and France, CSIR and Institut Pasteur, signed an MoU towards advancement in Human Health […]
Foreign Relations
India – France hold meeting on Environment related issues
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav today held a virtual meeting with H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Lenain, French Ambassador to discuss issues relating to One Ocean Summit; Cooperation on Plastic Pollution, Global Treaty on Plastics; High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ); and COP15. […]
Foreign Relations
Raksha Mantri flags-in multi-dimensional adventure sports expedition in france
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on January 07, 2022, flagged-in India’s first multi-dimensional adventure sports expedition conducted by National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) in France. The expedition was conducted in November 2021 and the team was led by Director NIMAS Colonel Sarfaraz Singh, comprising 12 people – eight Army personnel and four youths of Arunachal Pradesh. […]
Foreign Relations
French Secretary General visits India
Mr François Delattre, Secretary-General, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, is on an official visit to India fromDecember 20-22, 2021. The visit comes on the heels of the Annual Defence Dialogue held on 17 December 2021 in New Delhi between Shri Rajnath Singh, Raksha Mantri and Ms Florence Parly, French Minister for Armed Forces. […]
Foreign Relations
PM receives French Minister for Armed Forces
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met French Minister for Armed Forces Ms Florence Parly today. […]
Foreign Relations
6th EDITION OF INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE
The Sixth Edition of Indo – France joint military exercise “Ex SHAKTI 2021” has commenced at the Military School of Draguignan, France […]
Foreign Relations
India-France Disarmament and Non-proliferation Dialogue held
India-France Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation was held by Joint Secretary, Disarmament and International Security Affairs, MEA and the French side was led by the Head of Strategic, Security and Disarmament Affairs, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. […]
Foreign Relations
France may support India in building SSBN Submarine
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla official visit to New York
Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla is on an official visit to New York […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force Exercise begins
India along with Spain, Italy and France begin the maiden Indian – European Union (EUNAVFOR) Naval Exercise in Gulf Of Aden […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi dials French Premier
Phone call held between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic […]
Corona Virus
INS Ships reach india carrying oxygen & related Med. supplies
Indian Naval Ships Airavat, Kolkata and Trikand reach India with Liquid Medical Oxygen and Critical Medical from Singapore, Kuwait and Qatar; INS Airavat with Critical Medical Stores Including Cryogenic Oxygen Tanks and Oxygen Cylinders from Singapore arrives in Visakhapatnam […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-French Naval Exercise Varuna21 begins
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is scheduled to be conducted in the Arabian Sea […]
Foreign Relations
CAS makes a visit to France
CAS will hold meetings and discussions with senior military leadership of France and visit operational facilities and airbases […]
Foreign Relations
French FM visits India for bilateral talks
H.E. Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France visits india and met EAM Jaishankar to discuss bilateral trade […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy Ships and Aircraft to participate in exercise La Perouse
Indian Navy Ships and Aircraft to participate in exercise La Perouse along with Naval fleets of US, France, Australia and Japan […]
Foreign Relations
French Naval Ships docks at Kochi on a good will visit
French Naval Ships Tonnerre (Amphibious Assault Ship) and Surcouf (Frigate Class Ship) are on a two day good will visit to Kochi […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA sees huge response from participants in its buyer/seller meet
First Virtual Trade Fair (VTF) organised by APEDA to boost exports potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during COVID19 pandemic drew huge response from participants, exporters and buyers from countries including India, UAE, Brazil, New Zealand and France […]
World
MoU between India and France on Renewable Energy Cooperation approved
The Union Cabinet approves the signing of MoU between India and French Republic in the field of renewable energy cooperation. […]
Foreign Relations
IAF Participates in UAE’s EX Desert FLAG VI
Indian Air Force is participating for the first time in Exercise Desert Flag-VI along with air forces of United Arab Emirates, United States of America, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain […]
Foreign Relations
India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue held on various issues
India-France-Australia Trilateral Senior Officials’ Meeting was held today on Maritime Security, HADR, Blue Economy, Protection of Marine Global Commons, Combatting Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Fishing and Cooperation in Multilateral Fora […]
Agriculture & Commodities
World Pulses Day celebrated amongst UN, Pope Francis and others
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually addresses an international event organized in Rome to celebrate World Pulses Day amongst Pope Francis, UN Special Envoy and Agri Ministers of China, Argentina, France and others […]
Foreign Relations
Ankan Banerjee appointed as High Commissioner of India to Mozambique
Ankan Banerjee, currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of India, Paris has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Mozambique […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-French alliance launched towards a Greener Planet
2021: Year of Indo-French alliance towards a Greener Planet; Indo-French partnership towards global environment protection will set an example for the rest of the world: Shri Prakash Javadekar
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Foreign Relations
Indo-French Desert Knight-21 Exercise kicks off
Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace) will conduct a bilateral Air exercise, Ex Desert Knight-21 at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 20 to 24 Jan 21. […]
General
International Solar Alliance to become universal
After the necessary ratifications/ approvals/ acceptances were obtained from the requisite number of ISA Member countries as mandated by the Framework Agreement of the ISA, the amendment to universalize ISA has entered into force […]
Foreign Relations
30 Awards presented as part of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards-2021
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. PBSA is conferred by the Hon’ble President of India as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on Non-Resident Indians […]
Foreign Relations
French President call on Modi to have key aspects of the Strategic Partnership
Mr. Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to the French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. […]
Foreign Relations
15 films compete for the Golden Peacock and other awards at 51st IFFI
51st International Film Festival of India has released the line-up of international movies for competition during the festival. The best of the feature-length fiction films from all over the world are selected to compete in the section. […]
Foreign Relations
India-France Strategic Dialogue on terrorism issues
India and France will hold their annual Strategic Dialogue on 7 January 2021 in New Delhi. Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor will lead the Indian delegation while the French delegation will be led by Mr. Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to the French President. […]
Health Care
INSACOG Labs release initial results of Genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2
The government of India took cognizance of the reports of mutant variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus reported from the UK and put in place a pro-active and preventive strategy to detect and contain the mutant variant. […]
Foreign Relations
Modi calls on French Premier to discuss world issues
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic on various issues including terrorism, covid, economy, etc., […]
World
Ministerial Committee set up for implementation of Paris Agreement
In another move that re-affirms India’s seriousness to ‘walk the talk’ on climate change, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has constituted a high-level inter-ministerial Apex Committee for Implementation of Paris Agreement (AIPA) under the chairmanship of Secretary, MoEFCC. […]
Investments
France shows Interest to invest in the North Eastern States
Ambassador of France to India conveyed to MDoNER Minister, the desire of the Government of France to explore the avenues and opportunities of collaboration in different sectors in the North Eastern States as well as tourism and other potentials in Jammu & Kashmir. […]
Foreign Relations
Determined to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh: Determined to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; outlines broad principles for national security at a Webinar of National Defence College’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations […]
Foreign Relations
PM strongly condemns French terrorist attacks
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in France, including today’s heinous attack in Nice inside a church.
Foreign Relations
Vishal Sharma appointed as permanent Representative to UNESCO
Shri Vishal V. Sharma has been appointed as the next Permanent Representative of India to the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris […]
General
India re-elected as President of International Solar Alliance
India and France were re-elected as the President and Co- President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a term of two years at the virtual meeting of the Third Assembly held on 14 October. […]
Foreign Relations
Indian men’s and women’s boxers to travel to Italy and France for training and competition
Indian men’s and women’s boxers to travel to Italy and France for training and competition
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Foreign Relations
India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 Countries
India has entered into Air Bubble agreements with 10 countries viz. USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Maldives, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan and Bahrain, […]
Technology
3 Bi-nation centres to be opened by DST
Presently the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India is having three binational Centres under inter-governmental agreements with France, Germany and USA […]