India and France bilateral relationship can be called as cordial and symbiotic on several aspects including trade and commerce, culture, sharing of technology, stand on terrorism and warfare. Strategic cooperation is the root of Indo-French bilateral relationship. Both the countries are co-operating each other strategically in the fields of science and technology, space research, education, business and military services. France was belongs to the group of fewest developed countries which did not condemn India’s nuclear test in 1998. France is a strong supporter of India’s permanent membership in United Nation Security Council. Mr. Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India was invited as the chief guest of French national day in the year 2009.
According to estimates, the current volume of Indo-French bilateral trade is 6.5 billion Euros. Both the countries aim at increasing this volume to twelve billion Euros by the year 2012. There are more than 1300 Indian students studying in different universities of France. French Government has signed an agreement with its Indian counterpart regarding the safety and security of Indians living in France. In the field of military services France has supplied Mirage 2008 to India. However, this aircraft created a lot of controversy back in India and France government is upgrading the loopholes. France is the largest supplier of nuclear fuel to India for civilian use purpose.
Indo-French relationship after recent visit of Mr. Sarkozy
In his recent visit to India, Mr. Nicholas Sarkozy referred India as one of the most reliable and crucial defense partner for France. Both the states signed several agreements to counter piracy and enhance maritime security for better bilateral trade. Along with, Mr. sarkozy also signed several new agreements related to Civil Nuclear Deal and defense with his Indian counterparts. Mr. Sarkozy’s recent visit to India will help the Indo-French bilateral relationship to become stronger compared to its current status.
According to estimates, the current volume of Indo-French bilateral trade is 6.5 billion Euros. Both the countries aim at increasing this volume to twelve billion Euros by the year 2012. There are more than 1300 Indian students studying in different universities of France. French Government has signed an agreement with its Indian counterpart regarding the safety and security of Indians living in France. In the field of military services France has supplied Mirage 2008 to India. However, this aircraft created a lot of controversy back in India and France government is upgrading the loopholes. France is the largest supplier of nuclear fuel to India for civilian use purpose.
Indo-French relationship after recent visit of Mr. Sarkozy
In his recent visit to India, Mr. Nicholas Sarkozy referred India as one of the most reliable and crucial defense partner for France. Both the states signed several agreements to counter piracy and enhance maritime security for better bilateral trade. Along with, Mr. sarkozy also signed several new agreements related to Civil Nuclear Deal and defense with his Indian counterparts. Mr. Sarkozy’s recent visit to India will help the Indo-French bilateral relationship to become stronger compared to its current status.