Archive · 23 Sep 2025
France Supports EU-India Trade Agreement, Discusses Global Issues
Leaders from France and India met to talk about important topics.
They discussed a possible trade deal between the EU and India, and how France and India can work together.
They also discussed how to make peace in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza.
France wants to improve its relationship with India, including more cooperation in school and science.
France and India are also planning on increasing student exchange programs, allowing more Indian students to study in France.
France supports the conclusion of an ambitious EU-India trade agreement.
Anne-Marie Descôtes met with Indian officials to review the Indo-French strategic partnership.
Discussions included civil nuclear energy, defense, and security cooperation.
Global issues discussed: Ukraine, Gaza, and terrorism.
France aims to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030.
- Who
- Anne-Marie Descôtes and Indian officials
- What
- Meeting to discuss Indo-French partnership and global issues.
- When
- September 23, 2025
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To discuss deepening partnership, trade agreements, and address global challenges.
Trade Negotiations
Trade Negotiations
Tariffs
Trade Negotiations
India and EU are trying to expedite negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement.
Trade Negotiations
The FTA is especially important for India in the backdrop of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on trade partners, which is as high as 50 per cent for India.
- Meeting Participants
- Anne-Marie Descôtes (France), Vikram Misri (India), Ajit Doval, P K Mishra
- Key Topics
- EU-India Trade Agreement, Ukraine, Gaza, Terrorism, Civil Nuclear Energy, Defence Cooperation, AI Impact Summit, Education
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Date of Meeting
- September 23, 2025
- France's Stance
- Supports EU-India trade agreement and deepening relations.
- Future Goal
- Host 30,000 Indian students in France by 2030
