New Delhi

NSA Ajit Doval met the French Armed Forces Minister, both officials discussed a range of issues of common interest including global, regional and bilateral security-related subjects.

Particular emphasis was laid on R&D and manufacturing in line with the requirements of future wars.

Both sides could strategise jointly and identify priority areas for co-development in line with India’s Make in India policy.

Mr. Doval and Mr. Lecornu highlighted the need for an action-oriented and time bound approach in line with the visions of PM Modi and President Macron.

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Special attention would be paid to cooperation in security related aspects of the global commons including Space, Cyber and Maritime to ensure peace, stability in the Indo-Pacific.