Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Holds Talks with French Counterpart on Bilateral Ties
Vikram Misri and French counterpart Martin Briens discuss strategic space cooperation, economic security, critical technologies and key regional and international developments.
PARIS, Nov 10: India and France on Tuesday reviewed their bilateral partnership and explored avenues for strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors during discussions between Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his French counterpart Martin Briens in Paris.
Misri, who reached the French capital on Monday, held bilateral discussions with Briens, Secretary General of France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The two officials assessed the progress of existing engagements and exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
During his visit, Misri also co-chaired two important bilateral engagements with Briens: the third India-France Strategic Space Dialogue and the inaugural meeting of the India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue.
The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in the space sector, strengthening economic security and identifying opportunities for cooperation in critical and emerging technologies.
The Embassy of India in France shared details of the meetings through a post on X, confirming that both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and discussed issues of common concern at the regional and global levels.
The latest round of the strategic space dialogue builds on the discussions held during its previous edition in New Delhi in March 2024. At that meeting, representatives from both countries assessed the progress achieved since the launch of the dialogue and explored possibilities for expanding cooperation in the space sector.
India and France have maintained an active partnership in space-related activities, with engagement spanning government-to-government initiatives and commercial collaborations. The two countries have also been exploring fresh opportunities to deepen their cooperation in areas of strategic importance.
The inaugural Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue represents another step towards broadening bilateral engagement, particularly in sectors that are increasingly important for economic resilience, technological advancement and national security.
Misri’s visit to Paris underscores the continued importance both countries attach to their strategic partnership and their shared interest in strengthening cooperation across traditional and emerging areas.
