India and France will together act to reinforce our military equipment: Hollande

January 25, 2016 10:31

Speaking about the negotiations on the Rafale jet deal, French President Francois Hollande said, "They are progressing. When PM Modi came to Paris, he himself announced order for 36 aircraft but with conditions that were to be specified at a later date."

"The contract itself can only be signed after the inter-governmental agreement, it will be discussed," the French president said.

"We (India and France) will together further intensify exchanges, participate in inter-service cooperation and act to reinforce our military equipment," Hollande added.

The French president is set to lay the foundation stone of the International Solar Alliance headquarters in Gurgaon today. He will be accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

Later, he will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House, which will be followed by signing of agreements in various key sectors.

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