News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480411 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 India – Visit by Catherine Colonna (1-3 March 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-visit-by-catherine-colonna-1-3-march-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna will take part in the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting that will be held in New Delhi on March 2, under the Indian presidency. As the consequences of Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine continue to endanger energy and food security as well as the most vulnerable countries' access to financing, the ministers will discuss their collective responses to these challenges in line with the commitments taken at the G20 summit in Bali last (…) 2023-03-01 16:56:39 56232_271813 India - 25th anniversary of the Indo-French Strategic Partnership (26 Jan. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-25th-anniversary-of-the-indo-french-strategic-partnership-26-jan-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Today, on the occasion of India's Republic Day, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the signature of the Indo-French Strategic Partnership. This anniversary makes 2023 an exceptional year in the relationship between our two countries. We must use this opportunity to write a new chapter in our strategic partnership in all of the fields that have contributed to its excellence thus far, such as defense, space, nuclear energy, maritime security and, more generally speaking, cooperation (…) 2023-01-27 10:17:47 56232_271072 India – France expresses its full solidarity following the collapse of a bridge in the state of Gujarat (Oct. 30, 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-france-expresses-its-full-solidarity-following-the-collapse-of-a-bridge?xtor=RSS-1 France expresses its full solidarity with the Indian people and government following the October 30th collapse of a bridge in the state of Gujarat, which left more than 100 people dead. France offers its heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and wishes those who were injured a speedy recovery. 2022-11-02 16:50:26 56232_269603 India - Visit by Chrysoula Zacharopoulou (October 18, 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-visit-by-chrysoula-zacharopoulou-october-18-2022?xtor=RSS-1 Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, traveled to New Delhi on October 18 to take part in the Fifth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance co-chaired by France and India. In her speech, the minister underscored the need to accelerate the energy transition in light of the ongoing energy crisis and the upcoming COP27, which will be held in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, (…) 2022-10-20 09:00:19 56232_269385 France and India in the Indo-Pacific: An Essential Partnership in Challenging Times (Sep. 15, 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/france-and-india-in-the-indo-pacific-an-essential-partnership-in-challenging?xtor=RSS-1 Speech by Catherine Colonna at ORF - Mumbai - 15 September 2022 Ladies and gentlemen, Dear Professor Pant, Monsieur l'Ambassadeur, Monsieur le Consul général, Dear friends, Bonjour à toutes et à tous, It is a pleasure to be with you today. I am grateful to the Observer Research Foundation for providing this unique opportunity to discuss our Indo-Pacific policies. Coming to India as my first bilateral visit to Asia felt like a natural choice, as India is such an important partner for France (…) 2022-09-16 13:59:11 56232_268741 India – Visit by Catherine Colonna (Sept. 14-15, 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-visit-by-catherine-colonna-sept-14-15-22?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna will visit India on September 14 and 15. On September 14 she will be in Delhi, where she will have a working meeting with her counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. She will be hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will meet with his national security advisor, Ajit Doval. These discussions will cover every aspect of our bilateral relationship, particularly our nearly 25-year strategic partnership and our cooperation in the (…) 2022-09-12 16:39:44 56232_268664 India - Meeting between Mme Catherine Colonna and her Indian counterpart (Bali, 08 Jul. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-meeting-between-mme-catherine-colonna-and-her-indian-counterpart-bali-08?xtor=RSS-1 Mme Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke today to Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Indian Minister of External Affairs, on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Bali. The ministers agreed to work on deepening the strategic partnership between France and India in every field. The importance of continuing joint efforts on global challenges was also discussed. Mme Colonna shared with her counterpart France's position on the war of aggression Russia is waging in (…) 2022-07-11 14:42:44 56232_267673 India – Telephone conversation of Catherine Colonna with her counterpart (2 Jun 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-telephone-conversation-of-catherine-colonna-with-her-counterpart-2-jun?xtor=RSS-1 Ms Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a telephone conversation today with Mr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India. 2022-06-03 13:02:52 56232_267044 India-France road map on the Blue Economy and Ocean governance (20 Feb. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-france-road-map-on-the-blue-economy-and-ocean-governance-20-feb-2022?xtor=RSS-1 India and France are maritime nations with dynamic maritime economy sectors like marine technology and scientific research, fisheries, port and shipping, to name a few. Possessing vast exclusive economic zones, their fate is closely linked to the sea and the ocean. India and France intend to make blue economy a driver of progress of their respective societies while respecting the environment and coastal and marine biodiversity. Both countries aim to contribute to scientific knowledge and (…) 2022-03-03 17:58:11 56232_265101 Indo-French call for an “Indo-Pacific Parks Partnership” Joint Declaration (Paris, 20 Feb. 2022) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/indo-french-call-for-an-indo-pacific-parks-partnership-joint-declaration-paris?xtor=RSS-1 The Indo-Pacific region is the one of the most biologically rich regions of the planet. It is home to one of the world's largest hotspots of marine & terrestrial biodiversity. However, various activities such as illegal logging, forest conversion for agriculture and overexploitation of marine and terrestrial resources present a serious and increasing threat to the Indo-Pacific's rich biological diversity. India and France are two nations of the Indo-Pacific region. France's Indo-Pacific (…) 2022-03-03 17:35:57 56232_265100