This Article is From Apr 10, 2015

India to Buy 36 Rafale Jets in Fly-Away Condition, Announces Prime Minister Narendra Modi in France: Highlights

India to Buy 36 Rafale Jets in Fly-Away Condition, Announces Prime Minister Narendra Modi in France: Highlights

PM Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande are addressing a joint statement.Here are the highlights:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement:

  • Very happy to be here in France, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • France is one of India's closest friends and most dependable partners.
  • Will issue a new stamp to commemorate 50th anniversary of cooperation between these India and France.
  • I have spoken to President Hollande about buying 36 Rafale jets in fly-away condition: Prime Minister Modi
  • President Hollande has extended full cooperation for our 'Make In India' campaign in the defence sector which is not just a program but an ambition we have.
  • I am positive that French companies will invest in India and vice versa.
  • We are also planning to work on sustainable development in maritime resources.
  • Also very happy to inform President Hollande that we are going to allow French citizens to have virtual electronic travel to India.
  • Terrorism is spreading fast and present in different parts of the world. In different parts of the world we are feeling the same pain.
  • Whether it is Mumbai or Paris, we face terrorism.
  • Thank France for its support in proposing India as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
  • Our strategic partnership today has reached a new pinnacle.

French President Francois Hollande's statement: 

  • France to invest 2 Billion Euros and develop 3 smart cities in India: President Hollande
  • In the field of civil nuclear energy, India and France have signed the Jaitapur nuclear plant deal.
  • All of you are aware of the Rafale issue and I'll leave it to the PM to reveal the contents of our discussion.
  • France and India are working together in order to ensure stability and environment of peace.
  • France supports India to become a permanent member of UN Security Council.

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