New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a tour of France these days. He has gone there to receive India's first Rafale aircraft. Defense Minister Singh called on French President Emmanuel Macron before the fighter aircraft was taken. During this time, the leaders of both countries emphasized on strengthening defence and strategic ties between India and France. After the meeting at the French President's official residence at Elysée Place, Rajnath Singh said, "I thank President Macron for advancing our strategic partnership".
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Especially to support India's Make in India initiative in the defense sector and to support it in fighting terror. The Defence Ministry described the 35-minute-long meeting as warm and fruitful. The Defense Minister expressed grief on behalf of the Government of India on the death of former French President Jack Chirac. Rajnath said that he played an important role in strengthening Indo-French relations.
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Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar, who is in the ministerial delegation, said, "We have multifaceted relations with France and we are moving forward on all fronts". The deals with Rafale fighter plane from France was stuck for a long time due to disputes. In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the opposition Congress made it a big issue.
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