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France committed to work with India beyond aircraft, says Macron

 

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said that France is committed to working closely with India after Air India agreed to buy 250 jets from Airbus.

"This achievement shows that Airbus and all its French partners are fully dedicated to developing new areas of engagement with India," Macron said during a video presentation.

Macron also said that France was committed to providing the latest, most efficient technology to India and that there should be more exchanges between the two countries after the end of the pandemic.

The Tata Group has signed a letter of intent with Airbus to acquire 250 aircraft, including 40 wide-body aircraft.

The virtual event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ratan Tata, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Guillaume Faury and Air India Chairman Campbell Wilson.

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