Shashi Tharoor on India France Relations: There was an important meeting between India and France to further strengthen bilateral relations, in which Congress MP and Parliamentary Standing Committee Chairman Shashi Tharoor held a detailed discussion with the French delegation. After the meeting, Tharoor said that the two countries had very strong and positive conversations on all aspects of political, economic, strategic and military. During this time, the new horizon of cooperation in future was also openly discussed, which can provide a new direction for both countries.
France’s open support on Pahalgam attack
An important point of the meeting was France’s clear and strong support on the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir). Shashi Tharoor said that the French visitors expressed strong support for India’s position in view of this attack and then India’s actions. He said, “Our committee appreciated that support.” This shows that France stands firmly with India in the fight against terrorism. This support will further strengthen India’s position on international forums, especially at a time when India is struggling with terrorism across the border.
Rafael’s ‘praise’ and military cooperation discussion
Bashshi Tharoor also said that he introduced the French delegation to his associate and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who would lead a delegation from India in future. The meeting reflects the continuity of dialogue at diplomatic and parliamentary levels between the two countries. During the conversation, Ravi Shankar Prasad praised the Rafale fighter jets. He described Rafael as a symbol of close military cooperation of India and France, which highlights deep strategic relations between the two countries. However, Tharoor clarified that “there was no detailed discussion on military actions at the meeting.” This shows that the main center of discussion was on strategic partnership and extensive aspects of defense cooperation, not specific military campaigns.
Foundation of future partnership
Overall, the meeting confirms strong and multidimensional relations between India and France. The two countries not only reviewed the current cooperation, but also discussed the future prospects. The economic front would have discussed opportunities to increase trade and investment, while topics such as defense production, technology transfer and joint exercises in the strategic and military sector would have been discussed. The meeting is held at a time when the global geopolitical landscape is changing rapidly and both India and France are playing an important role in a multi-polar world system. Common commitment against terrorism and together in the direction of strategic autonomy, the two countries give more strength to their relations. This dialogue will create a solid foundation for future and deep cooperation.
