https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480415 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-jean-noel-barrot-s-conversation-with-his-indian-counterpart-subrahmanyam?xtor=RSS-1 Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke on 11 March 2026 to Mr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs. The two ministers flagged their concern about recent developments in the Middle East and, in particular, talked about the ways and means of restoring the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. They agreed to continue their exchanges, with a view to working jointly to de-escalate tensions, particularly on the occasion of the Foreign (…) 2026-03-12 15:51:28 56232_287861 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-explosion-in-new-delhi-12-11-25?xtor=RSS-1 France extends its condolences to the families and close friends of the victims of the explosion in the heart of New Delhi on 10 November. France calls for full light to be shed on this tragic event. At this difficult time, it reiterates its wholehearted solidarity with the Indian people and Government. 2025-11-13 14:23:59 56232_286493 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/india/news/article/india-plane-crash-12-jun-2025?xtor=RSS-1 We were deeply shocked to learn of the plane crash in Ahmedabad, in Gujarat State, today, 12 June 2025. France expresses its condolences to the victims' families and close friends, and its solidarity with India. France stands ready to lend India whatever assistance it considers useful in these circumstances. 2025-06-12 19:08:17 56232_284400 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 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 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 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 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 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