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New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India on Thursday welcomed France’s decision to operationalise visa-free transit for Indian nationals passing through French airports, calling it a step that will ease travel and enhance people-to-people connections. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the removal of the transit requirement was agreed upon during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President…

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday met the visiting French Senate Friendship Group led by Senator Mireille Jouve in New Delhi, discussing various aspects of the bilateral ties with them. EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that regular parliamentary exchanges between the two nations will further enhance the Special Global Strategic Partnership.”Pleased to meet the French Senate Friendship Group led by Senator Mireille Jouve in Delhi. Our conversa…

Berlin, April 14 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Berlin for the India–Germany Foreign Office consultations to review the strategic partnership between the two nations and discuss the regional and global issues. The Foreign Secretary arrived in Berlin early on Tuesday (Indian time) and was welcomed by the Indian Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte. Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Germany said, “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Berlin for India–Germany Foreign Office…

Paris, April 13 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri co-chaired the India–France Foreign Office Consultations with Secretary General of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Martin Briens in Paris on Monday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions covered a wide range of topics, including defence, civil nuclear energy, space, cooperation in cyber and digital domains, AI, innovation, as well as initiatives aimed at strengthening human and cultural ties, in connect…

Paris, April 13 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday held a meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris, discussing bilateral cooperation and ongoing global challenges, including the situation in the Middle East. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated: “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs H.E. Jean-Noel Barrot. Discussions covered key areas of bilateral cooperation, ongoing …

Paris, April 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on Sunday for the India–France Foreign Office Consultations. In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated: “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Paris for the India–France Foreign Office consultations. The visit follows French President H.E Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026 and reflects the continued regular high-level exchanges between India and Europe.”According to the statement releas…

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will embark on a three-day visit to France and Germany starting Sunday (April 12) to review bilateral cooperation across key sectors and discuss global and regional developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday. The visit follows the visits of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron to India in January and February 2026, respectively, the MEA said, adding that it “is in keeping wi…