National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on French President Emmanuel Macron and reiterated their commitment to implementing the India-France Horizon 2047 roadmap.
NSA Ajit Doval calls on President HE @EmmanuelMacron
Conveyed PM @narendramodi’s greetings. Reiterated commitment to implement theHorizon 2047 roadmap.
President stressed the value of— India in France (@IndiaembFrance) October 1, 2024
Doval also met Emmanuel Chiva, DG of the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.
NSA Ajit Doval concluded his visit with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot @jnbarrot
Shared perspectives on the wars in Europe and the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/KzsLKyVGxR— India in France (@IndiaembFrance) October 2, 2024
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated on Tuesday, “NSA Ajit Doval calls on French President HE Emmanuel Macron. Conveyed PM Narendra Modi’s greetings. Reiterated commitment to implement the India-France Horizon 2047 roadmap. President stressed the value of India-France efforts to advance peace and address global challenges; appreciated PM Modi’s initiatives.”
NSA Ajit Doval met Emmanuel Chiva, DG of the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) today. They held comprehensive discussions on France’s defence planning and procurement systems; defence collaboration; and opportunities for
— India in France (@IndiaembFrance) October 1, 2024
The Embassy stated that Doval and Chiva held comprehensive discussions on France’s defence planning and procurement systems on Tuesday. “NSA Ajit Doval met Emmanuel Chiva, DG of the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) today. They held comprehensive discussions on France’s defence planning and procurement systems, defence collaboration, and opportunities for India-France startups and tech in future defence technologies and innovation,” the statement said.
Doval and Barrot shared perspectives on the wars in Europe and the Middle East. In a post on X, the embassy said, “NSA Ajit Doval concluded his visit with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. Shared perspectives on the wars in Europe and the Middle East.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Doval met with French Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and discussed defence cooperation, including the Rafale Marine, Scorpene submarines, space, and the international situation, especially Ukraine. Sharing details regarding the meeting, the French Embassy in India stated, “During NSA Ajit Doval’s France visit, French Minister for the Armed Forces @SebLecornu met him for discussions. Their talks ranged from bilateral defence cooperation–the Rafale Marine, Scorpene submarines, space–to the international situation, particularly in Ukraine.”
Sebastien Lecornu also mentioned his meeting with Ajit Doval in a post on X. “On the occasion of his visit to France, discussions with Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India. To discuss our bilateral defense cooperation: Rafale Marine, Scorpene submarines, space. As well as the international situation, especially in Ukraine,” he wrote.
