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The Indian Navy (IN) and French Navy (FN) held the 17th Staff Talks from February 6 to 7 in New Delhi on the ongoing naval activities and new avenues of cooperation, including operational, training, and Subject Matter Expert exchanges, according to Defence Ministry.
RAdm Jean Marc Durandau, Director International Engagements, #FrenchNavy called on VAdm Tarun Sobti, DCNS, #07Feb 24, & complimented the high level of synergy & #interoperability b/n IN & FN.
Discussions encompassed prospective areas of naval collaboration & further enhancing… https://t.co/q2uK0ydBkZ pic.twitter.com/5shoaFjI8J
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) February 8, 2024
17th #IndianNavy (IN) – #FrenchNavy (FN) Staff Talks conducted 06-07 Feb 24 at New Delhi.
RAdm Nirbhay Bapna, ACNS (FCI), IN & RAdm Jean Marc Durandau, Director International Engagements, FN co-chaired the meeting.
🇮🇳-🇫🇷 #BridgesofFriendship@MarineNationale @IndiaembFrance pic.twitter.com/uFU73Ve0sI
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) February 8, 2024
The Talks witnessed active participation from both sides. Major discussions included operational, training, SME exchanges, etc. Both sides also acknowledged the growing cooperation between the two Navies and agreed to enhance collaboration and interoperability in the maritime domain.
“Broadening the scope of naval engagements, the Staff Talks encompassed fruitful discussions on ongoing naval activities and new avenues of cooperation, including operational, training, and subject Matter Expert exchanges,” the Indian Navy said in a statement.
Rear Adm Nirbhay Bapna, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff – Foreign Cooperation and Intelligence, and Rear Adm Jean-Marc Durandau, Director of International Engagements, French Navy, Co-chaired the meeting on 7th February and underscored the high level of synergy and interoperability between both sides.
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