India to buy 36 Rafale jets: Modi
11 April 2015 5:37 AM IST
The decision on Rafale jets was among the several agreements reached between the two countries after a meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Francois Hollande. The two leaders discussed defence, nuclear issues, economy, cultural and educational ties, according to MEA.
France has also agreed to give tourist visas to Indians in 48 hours.
In a quid-pro-quo gesture, France announced to invest 2 billion euros in India, President Francois Hollande said reading out the joint statement.
France will help India to develop smart cities and has also signed an agreement for a high speed rail line between Delhi and Chandigarh.
PM Modi and French President also released stamps to mark 50 years of India-French cooperation. After delegation-level talks, several agreements were signed in the presence of the two leaders.
The two countries also signed an agreement on nuclear plant in Jaitapur.
PM Modi, who arrived here on Friday on a four-day visit, will also address two meetings with French CEOs, one on infrastructure and another on defence. He will also have ‘Naav pe Charcha’ (chat on boat) with Hollande when they go for a cruise on Seine river which passes through Paris.
France has also agreed to give tourist visas to Indians in 48 hours.
In a quid-pro-quo gesture, France announced to invest 2 billion euros in India, President Francois Hollande said reading out the joint statement.
France will help India to develop smart cities and has also signed an agreement for a high speed rail line between Delhi and Chandigarh.
PM Modi and French President also released stamps to mark 50 years of India-French cooperation. After delegation-level talks, several agreements were signed in the presence of the two leaders.
The two countries also signed an agreement on nuclear plant in Jaitapur.
PM Modi, who arrived here on Friday on a four-day visit, will also address two meetings with French CEOs, one on infrastructure and another on defence. He will also have ‘Naav pe Charcha’ (chat on boat) with Hollande when they go for a cruise on Seine river which passes through Paris.
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