Indo-French Naval exercises off Goa coast concludes

May 02, 2015 20:34

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar witnessed four-hour long naval manoeuvring between Indian Navy and its French counterpart off Goa coast today- the concluding day of 'Varuna' exercises.

Parsekar along with the officials of French Embassy and Navies saw the aircrafts landing and parading sitting on French Naval aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which is leading the group for the western country.

The exercises had began on April 23 off Goa coast with around 16 hours of practise between both the navies to understand each others' strength, and also sync the understanding during the emergency times.

"This was very good week for Indo-French relations. We have a range of cooperation which are moving forward. This time French and Indian Navy are working together," said French Ambassador Francois Richier, talking to PTI after participating in the VIP day on board the aircraft carrier.

"Today we went together with the Chief Minister of Goa and range of navy officers to participate in the VIP day. We were watching the activity from the aircraft carrier. We could see Indian and French navies parading together," he said.

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