India, France discuss key issues of West Asia, North Africa region

The discussions were held as part of the first ever consultations between India and France on the West Asia and North Africa Region in virtual mode

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West Asia | Africa | France

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak at the Chateau of Chantilly, north of Paris. Photo: AP/PTI
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak at the Chateau of Chantilly, north of Paris. Photo: AP/PTI

India and on Tuesday held wide ranging discussions on major issues related to the and North region, including political, security, economic and trade dimensions.

The discussions were held as part of the first ever consultations between India and on the and North Region in virtual mode.

They were co-chaired by Ambassador Anne Gueguen, Director of Middle East and North Directorate, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France, and Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, Joint Secretary (WANA), MEA.

The two sides had wide ranging discussions on respective priorities, areas of mutual interest and exchanged views on major issues including political, security, economic, and trade dimensions of the and North Africa region, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

Both sides agreed to further strengthen their cooperation in the region and to continue the discussions periodically, it said.

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First Published: Tue, April 12 2022. 20:34 IST
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