India, France sign roadmap on blue economy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris on Sunday and the two countries agreed to adopt a roadmap on blue economy and ocean governance to enhance partnership to exploit and conserve marine resources economically. committed to. infrastructure and scientific cooperation.

According to a statement, India and France will give priority to the blue economy in the development of their economic exchanges.

“India and France intend to make the blue economy a driver of progress for their respective societies, while respecting the environment and coastal and marine biodiversity,” the foreign ministry said in a joint document.

“They will facilitate contacts between economic actors, trade major organizations, technopol and maritime groups from both countries, as well as issue visas to entrepreneurs operating in the blue economy,” the foreign ministry said.

They also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the evolving situation in Ukraine. Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to France.

External Affairs Minister met French Defense Minister Florence Parly on Monday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed current developments and resolved to work towards new and emerging security challenges.

Jaishankar tweeted, “Pleasant to meet Defense Minister Florence_Parly. As trusted strategic partners, discuss contemporary developments. There was visible convergence in our vision and interests. Of our commitment to cooperate on new and emerging security challenges.” to be confirmed.”

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris on Sunday and the two countries agreed to adopt a roadmap on blue economy and ocean governance to enhance partnership to exploit and conserve marine resources economically. committed to. infrastructure and scientific cooperation.

According to a statement, India and France will give priority to the blue economy in the development of their economic exchanges.

“India and France intend to make the blue economy a driver of progress for their respective societies, while respecting the environment and coastal and marine biodiversity,” the foreign ministry said in a joint document.

“They will facilitate contacts between economic actors, trade major organizations, technopol and maritime groups from both countries, as well as issue visas to entrepreneurs operating in the blue economy,” the foreign ministry said.

They also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the evolving situation in Ukraine. Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to France.

External Affairs Minister met French Defense Minister Florence Parly on Monday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed current developments and resolved to work towards new and emerging security challenges.

Jaishankar tweeted, “Pleasant to meet Defense Minister Florence_Parly. As trusted strategic partners, discuss contemporary developments. There was visible convergence in our vision and interests. Of our commitment to cooperate on new and emerging security challenges.” to be confirmed.”

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Earlier on Sunday, Jaishankar held talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian and exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the evolving situation in Ukraine.

As part of the meeting, he will attend the EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, an initiative of the French Presidency of the European Council, on 22 February, amid China’s persistence in the region.

The External Affairs Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from the European Union and other Indo-Pacific countries on the sidelines of the Forum. He will also address the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).

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