India, France affirm closer defence ties in 20th India-France Joint Staff talks

The 20th edition of the India-France Joint Staff talks was held in Paris, France on April 12-13, 2022.

The meeting was co-chaired by Assistant Chief of Integrated Staff, Int-C (Military Cooperation), Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) Air Vice Marshal B Manikantan, and Head of Bilateral Cooperation South/Staff HQ Brigadier General Eric Peltier.

The meeting was conducted in a friendly, warm and cordial atmosphere. The discussions focused on new initiatives under the ambit of the existing bilateral defence cooperation mechanism and strengthening ongoing defence engagements.

The India-France Joint Staff talks is a forum established to enhance defence cooperation between both the nations through regular talks at the strategic and operational levels.