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    India's Prime Minister made his 6th Official Visit to France

    Posted 13 Feb 2025

    Updated 14 Feb 2025

    2 min read

    Key Agreements Signed

    • Cooperation in Nuclear Energy: Both countries agreed to collaborate on developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs).
      • SMRs are compact nuclear reactors that are designed to be built in factories and shipped to sites.
      • AMRs are a next-gen nuclear reactor design that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
    • Launch of India-France Indo-Pacific Triangular Development Cooperation: It aims to support climate- and SDG-focused projects from third countries in the Indo-Pacific region. 
    • Inauguration of India’s Consulate General in Marseille.

    Key Highlights of the India’s Visit to France

    • Multilateral Cooperation: France supports India’s permanent United Nation Security Council membership.
    • Defence Cooperation: Progress in Scorpene submarines construction and indigenisation; launch of FRIND-X defence startup platform. France included India as an observer in the Eurodrone MALE programme.
      • Military exercises: Varuna, La Perouse etc.
    • Technology: Both appreciated the progress of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
      • India is one of seven ITER members, contributing to assembling the world’s largest Tokamak to generate 500 MW fusion power.
      • Launch of India-France Year of Innovation (2026) to promote scientific and technological collaboration.
    • Trade Relations: Record bilateral trade in 2024 with over USD 15 Billion.
    • Tags :
    • ITER
    • Small Modular Reactors
    • Advanced Modular Reactors
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