The Ministry of External Affairs had said that the invitation was a “reflection of the personal chemistry” between the two leaders and also “recognition of India as a major economic power”.
Counter-terrorism, radicalization as well space cooperation will be the focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit France later this month. He is going to attend the 45th G7 summit in Biarritz, followed by a bilateral level meeting. Though India is not a member of the G-7 grouping, Modi has been personally invited by the French President Emmanuel Macron and the agenda of the G7 Summit is counter-terrorism and security, which dovetails with India’s concerns.Read More…
