On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Indo-French Association, the two countries agreed to highlight the direction of bilateral relations until 2047, which is the centenary of India’s independence, diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. of the strategic alliance.
In this regard, the two governments promised to cooperate in the joint development and production of defense technologies, even for the benefit of third countries, according to an official document released to the press.
Both countries will also expand their cooperation in the field of aviation with projects such as fighter jet engine development and operation of heavy duty helicopters under the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter Programme. [IMRH] and Safran Helicopter Engine, France.
India and France will also explore new initiatives related to building submarines after the success of the first initiative involving the Scorpene ships (P75 – Kalvari) and the exchange of maritime expertise between companies from the two countries.
With industrial cooperation in the sector, India will set up a Technical Office for the Industrial Research and Development Organization (DRDO) at its Embassy in Paris.
With regard to the Indo-Pacific region, the two countries will expand their cooperation there with the support of the French territories of New Caledonia and French Polynesia and through dialogue with the United Arab Emirates, the strategic partner of both.
As part of the unique model called Trilateral Cooperation for Development, they will create a fund to support climate-related innovations, sustainable development goals and startups in the area dedicated to green technologies.
Other aspects that India and France intend to promote are access to space and sector related technologies as well as strengthening programs that include scientific and commercial alliance, climate and environment.
In this regard, they plan to promote the TRISHNA mission and activities within the Space Climate Observatory (SCO) to manage water resources and monitor marine resources and air quality; Space exploration, marine tracking, bomber and manned flights in connection with India’s Gaganyaan programme. M / LRD
