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Posted 13 Feb 2025

Updated 14 Feb 2025

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Key Agreements Signed

  • Cooperation in Nuclear Energy: Both countries agreed to collaborate on developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs).
    • SMRs are compact nuclear reactors that are designed to be built in factories and shipped to sites.
    • AMRs are a next-gen nuclear reactor design that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
  • Launch of India-France Indo-Pacific Triangular Development Cooperation: It aims to support climate- and SDG-focused projects from third countries in the Indo-Pacific region. 
  • Inauguration of India’s Consulate General in Marseille.

Key Highlights of the India’s Visit to France

  • Multilateral Cooperation: France supports India’s permanent United Nation Security Council membership.
  • Defence Cooperation: Progress in Scorpene submarines construction and indigenisation; launch of FRIND-X defence startup platform. France included India as an observer in the Eurodrone MALE programme.
    • Military exercises: Varuna, La Perouse etc.
  • Technology: Both appreciated the progress of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
    • India is one of seven ITER members, contributing to assembling the world’s largest Tokamak to generate 500 MW fusion power.
    • Launch of India-France Year of Innovation (2026) to promote scientific and technological collaboration.
  • Trade Relations: Record bilateral trade in 2024 with over USD 15 Billion.
  • Tags :
  • ITER
  • Small Modular Reactors
  • Advanced Modular Reactors
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