External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled for an official visit to France and Luxembourg from January 4-9. In France, Jaishankar will meet with French leadership and engage in discussions with Foreign Affairs Minister Jean Noel Barrot. The visit aims to review progress under the India-France Strategic Partnership and address global issues.
During his time in Luxembourg, Jaishankar will hold talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Xavier Bettel, along with other senior officials. Additionally, he will interact with the Indian community residing in Luxembourg. Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously met with French President Emmanuel Macron during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, emphasizing the strong ties between India and France.
The leaders have been actively engaged in discussions over the past months, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors such as economic, defense, science, technology, and space. They have reiterated their commitment to strengthening the India-France Strategic Partnership in alignment with strategic roadmaps. Macron expressed gratitude for the invitation to the AI Impact Summit in India and emphasized the importance of economic exchanges and strategic partnerships for both countries’ sovereignty and independence.
