France, India see eye to eye on world issues

NEW DELHI: India and France, during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron, agreed to establish a strategic dialogue on space issues.

The two countries also agreed about defense co-operation.

India and France expressed concern over aggravation of food security.

The countries said they were concerned about the situation in Afghanistan.

“India and France expressed serious concern on the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights and reiterated support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan,” read a joint statement.