Paris [France], July 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his joint assertion with French President Emanuel Macron on Friday, stated that as resident powers of the Indo-Pacific, India and France have particular accountability for peace and stability within the area. 

“As resident powers of the Indo-Pacific, India and France have special responsibility for peace and stability in the region. We are working on Indo Pacific Corporation road map to give a constructive shape to our cooperation. Both sides are also in discussion on the proposal for the Indo-Pacific, triangular development cooperation fund,” Prime Minister stated. 

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“This will open up new opportunities to promote startups and innovation in the entire region. We welcome the decision of France to lead the maritime resource peeler in India’s Indo-Pacific ocean initiatives,” he added. 

The PM stated that India and France will focus on many vital regional and world points within the India-France CEO Forum. 

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In a current interview, the PM chatting with the French newspaper ‘Les Echos’ confused that the India-France partnership goals to advance a free, open, inclusive, safe and secure Indo-Pacific area, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the 2 nations additionally purpose to assist different international locations within the space. 

Prime Minister Modi additional stated that India and France are working collectively not simply to strengthen India’s defence industrial base and joint operational capabilities, but in addition to collaborate on supporting the safety wants of different international locations. 

“It involves the full range of economic, connectivity, human development and sustainability initiatives. These will draw other countries into shared endeavours of prosperity and peace. This partnership opens great possibilities for regional cooperation. Further, beyond the Indian Ocean Region, we will increasingly coordinate and cooperate in the Pacific Region, as well. Our partnership will also include the EU, which has its own Indo-Pacific strategy. With EU, we already have an EU-India Connectivity Partnership,” PM Modi added. 

PM Modi added, “I feel that President Macron’s thinking really matches ours. And so we are naturally compatible to work together. And for this, I have the greatest gratitude towards him. Our partnership is vital for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. We see France as one of our foremost global partners”. 

PM Modi attended the lunch hosted by President of France’s National Assembly Yaël Braun-Pivet in Paris. 

Earlier within the day, PM Modi attended the Bastille Day Parade on France’s National Day because the visitor of honour on the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. 

The majestic parade, which had participation from contingents from Indian armed forces, befell below vibrant and sunny skies at Champs-Élysées in Paris. 

This 12 months additionally marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the strategic partnership between the 2 international locations. (ANI)

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