New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday the significance of India-France
Strategic Partnership is not limited to the bilateral context, but 'acts as a force for peace and stability
in the regional and global context as well.'
Welcoming French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian, who called on him
here, the PM appreciated his contribution to the growing India-France engagement, in his current role
as well as in his earlier role as Defence Minister of France.
Mr Le Drian briefed the PM on recent developments in the bilateral relationship as follow-up to
the Prime Minister’s visit to France in June 2017.
Mr Modi further said he looked forward to receiving President Macron in India at his earliest
convenience, an official release here said.
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