The Varuna series of maritime exercises has become the backbone of the India-France naval partnership

The India-France joint naval exercise was initiated in 1993 and christened with its current name, Exercise Varuna, in 2001

India & France to expand cooperation in defence, space, AI, and energy

Over the years, joint defence exercises between the two nations have grown in size and complexity

The India-France Strategic Partnership has gathered significant momentum over time

President Emmanuel Macron highlighted France’s commitments to CDRI during his visit to India in January this year

A pivotal component of the visit includes General Chauhan's tours of critical French military installations

The ambitious India France Horizon 2047 Roadmap was adopted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France in July, 2023

UPI already has linkages with payment systems in several countries across the world

French President Macron said this during his two-day (January 25-26) visit to India

The roadmap will identify opportunities for partnership in the defence industrial sector

By visiting India at a short notice for its Republic Day function, French President Macron has indicated that he gives priority to consolidation of India-France relations

President Macron's arrival in Jaipur marks the beginning of an eventful two-day state visit

India and France are committed to strengthening defence industrial cooperation

President Macron's presence at the 2024 Republic Day celebration will mark the sixth instance of a French leader's participation in this event

Priority for scientific collaboration in fields like Health, Marine Sciences, and Applied Mathematics

France is the most frequently invited country to India's Republic Day parade

India and France have set ambitious goals in the areas of defence, space, and nuclear energy

Maritime exercise Varuna has become a hallmark of the India-France strategic bilateral relationship

India has accorded high priority to its relations with Africa, Prime Minister Modi says

PM Modi’s visit to France offers a new meaning and dimension to defence and space partnership between the two countries

PM Modi interacted with the CEOs from both countries under the rubric of India-France CEO Forum

PM Modi also attended the Bastille Day military parade as a guest of honor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also visit the UAE on July 15, 2023

The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership