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Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defense cooperation
Posted On June 15th, 2024, 12:40:00 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to strengthen strategic defense cooperation, with a particular emphasis on the "Make in India" initiative. The agreement was reached during a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy. France is considered India's closest strategic partner in Europe, with both nations having established significant cooperation in security and defence sectors.