This isn't a pure visit by a ship of the French Navy. Question: How do you see the arrival of Chevalier Paul in Mumbai?Įmmanuel Lenain: It's a nice symbol of our joint commitment to ensure security and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific. La Pérouse was in April this year along with QUAD countries. The same goes for the navy, we have had outstanding cooperation. First jet aircraft were supplied in the 1950s k/a 'TOOFANI' and since then, we have been cooperating on Jaguar, Mirage 2000 and now Rafale. We have been cooperating for decades now. How do you see this relationship prospering & the two countries engaging in future?Įmmanuel Lenain: I would say it's nothing new. In fact, it's also being said that France might replace Russia when it comes to India's defence relationship. Question: Defence has become a key pillar in this relationship. They share the same aspiration for strategic autonomy for their country. There is an exceptional level of trust and confidence between the two leaders.
Question: How do you see Indo-French Relationship? The two heads met recently on the sidelines of G20 in Rome.Įmmanuel Lenain: All along since past two years, we have been talking over the phone due to the COVID-19 crisis. In the AUKUS pact between Australia, US and UK, Canberra gets nuclear submarine but the previous deal with France was called off. He also spoke on the AUKUS pact, calling it a "surprise and major disappointment" and "a major breach of trust". Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal on board the French Navy ship Chevalier Paul, he said, "We feel that we are country of the region. France and India have formed a key partnership in the defence sector. Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain has said that all contracted Rafales will be delivered to India by April 2022.
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