France says India needed as permanent member of UNSC |
French Defence Minister Florence Parly on 10th September said France supports Indian candidature for a permanent seat at the UN security council. Speaking at the induction ceremony of Rafale aircraft in Ambala, she said India`s election as a member in 2020-21 and 2022 represents an opportunity to promote together a common vision of international peace and security. She also hailed the strategic bilateral relationship between India and France. France is one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council along with the US, Russia, China and the UK. Promising fast delivery of the remaining 31 Rafale aircraft, the French defence minister said the India-France friendship is rock solid and is time-tested. It is based on commonality and trust. She said Make in India has been a reality for French industries for several years, particularly for defence equipment. Parly said when France was going through a critical stage of the pandemic, India was by its side. She wished to thank India and add that as in any strong friendship, India can count on France. France will also be on the Indian side.
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