French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain has termed the upcoming visit of Indian PM Modi to France as "significant" even as he described India France relationship as an "exceptional relationship based on trust". PM Modi is the guest of honour at the Bastille Day on July 14. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We also want to increase existing cooperation; we want more and more people-to-people exchanges because we feel that's the foundation of it and we want more students from India to our Universities and Colleges.'. he also spoke on space, defence, people to people cooperation."&nbsp;

WION: How do you see this visit of Indian PM Narendra Modi to France? 
Emmanuel Lenain: Very significant, it's a rare occasion, Indian PM Modi is the Guest of Honour. This year for the 25th-anniversary strategic partnership we wanted to have Indian troops and Rafael in the sky to show the strength of this partnership.&nbsp;

WION: How will you characterise the relationship between India and France? It's a very substantive relationship and we have seen engagement in almost every sector including Defense and Education. 
Emmanuel Lenain: Exceptional relationship based on trust and it's been for decades. It's an all-time partnership. There's been some good times and for the two countries there have been some challenges. For each time there have been challenges the other partner was standing at our side and helping. There are numerous examples in our history. The nuclear test, we have issues of security at our borders, in the UN we were there and you did reciprocate each time we needed support and as an Ambassador I know how India was instrumental and generous with medical drugs which we direly needed of French hospitals and people are grateful for that.

WION: Also France supported India when it suffered through the second wave. 
Emmanuel Lenain: &nbsp;During the second wave we brought some container boxes and we also brought oxygen generators each of them providing oxygen for 200-bed hospitals.

WION: What kind of outcome are we expecting from the visit of the Indian PM? Defence is something that is a key pillar of this relationship. Are we expecting some kind of announcement on India procuring some kind of French assets? 
Emmanuel Lenain: Well the most important outcome is to draft a map for the cooperation between our two countries, we have a great partnership but we want to open new cooperation, we want to develop more technologies to give more technologies. We also want to increase existing cooperation; we want more and more people-to-people exchanges because we feel that's the foundation of it and we want more students from India to our Universities and Colleges. We want more Indian students to learn French. Now already more than 600000. We want more and more companies from both countries investing in the other country to provide prosperity.

WION: Deeper cooperation, now let's go into the various pillars of this relationship. Let's start with counter-terrorism. India and France have engaged at several levels including the UNSC where both countries have jointly put out names for designation. So, if you can elaborate counter-terror operations have been going on between the two countries. 
Emmanuel Lenain: Well our two countries have faced terrorism and the countries have been deeply hurt and this is made us exceptional partners in the fight against terrorism. Elite Unite, black cats in India, and the NSG are training with the assistance institution in my country. We share a lot of info/intelligence to fight against terrorism and as you said all the International bodies, we also are partners. The UN, the UNSC and we want to see more and as you know that we support the permanent membership for India in UNSC but conferences that we have initiated to tackle the financing of terrorism 'no money for terror'. The first conference in Paris and India accepted to take the initiative to take over the conference and is promoting a permanent secretary for this institution which has yielded amazing results.

WION: We saw this week a dialogue happening on space and its name is the first India-France Strategic Space Dialogue, if you can elaborate.&nbsp; 
Emmanuel Lenain: India and France have been outstanding partners in space for six decades. ISRO and CNES have been jointly working on different technologies. The satellite for climate observation have been all launched on our launchers and they are undergoing cooperation and as you know France is partnering to support an important venture which involves a space flight that will take place very soon and we're providing some instruments, we're also providing some physical training for your astronauts. This is very important. We are also thinking to work on some technologies and some projects and I'm sure there will be some announcements.

WION: Nuclear Cooperation, France was perhaps the only country which supported India when we were being sanctioned in 1998 after the tests. It has been very supportive. When it comes to the Jaitapur Power Plant project what kind of update you have, we saw there was some meeting as well last year. Anything constructive you're looking forward to? 
Emmanuel Lenain: The Civil Nuclear, let's be very clear. I mean the project is top priority. The world is amazed by the commitments made by India to foster to speed up the energy transition, the investment in renewable energy is amazing, is massive, we are all impressed and French companies are taking part in that, right now around 10% of the capacity of Solar Energy in India, thanks to French companies. But we also know now that all our counties have faced it, we have to check the base low of the energy mix to get out of the cold obviously nuclear is the key. As you know in my country 80% of energy is provided by Nuclear Energy and we have the cheapest electricity in Europe, that's why we would like to share this technology with India. A project to build a Nuclear Reactor in Jaipur has been discussed for a few years and hope it will come to final conclusion.

WION: Moving on to Indo-Pacific, France is seen as a resident power in the Indo-Pacific. 
Emmanuel Lenain: It is, we are India's neighbour.

WION: Yes, you're India's neighbour it is well known. So, in the Indo-Pacific what kind of cooperation India and France are looking forward to because this is a region where substantial trade passes through, this region has also seen lots of geopolitical contestations, especially by the Chinese. 
Emmanuel Lenain: Well we have a lot to do in common, I mean we have the same values attached to the Freedom of Navigation, Rule of Law, to enclose and also, we have the same global approach and we are not confrontational but we are committed but we consistently want to be comprehensive so we do a lot. We share information, we have a liaison officer, the situation centres share information, navies are working together and our bases are also used by your forces we also want to go forward and also to improve connectivity in the region and also with the EU, global gateway project and also to jointly provide development assistance so that the countries that want to develop in the region, it's real needed, it can do so with no strings attached and which will promote some projects which are sustainable financially and also fund the environment also clean transparency.

WION: Lots of things in the Indo-Pacific but this is a region where there are a lot of geopolitical contestations as well India has been facing the problem of aggressive China. How do you see how France is supporting India in terms of the problem India is facing with its neighbouring country?&nbsp; 
Emmanuel Lenain: Always stand for respect for territorial integrity, the sovereignty of the countries and for the principle enshrined in the UN Charter. As your Prime Minister said, This is not the era of war.&nbsp;

WION: So my last question to you is that there have been several tri-laterals where we have seen France and India being the common denominators. We have with the UAE; we have with other countries. What's the focus like I mean, what's the outcome like what are we planning at? 
Emmanuel Lenain: To uphold our values in the Indo-Pacific given the magnitude of the challenges, there won't be too much or too many countries of goodwill. So, it's very important to be pragmatic and to work with companies which are willing to provide positive assistance to the region. We've been initiating cooperation with other countries like the UAE with Australia. And we shall continue to do so maybe one day will do so with like Indonesia and all the like-minded to promote the values we are deeply attached to.

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French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain has termed the upcoming visit of Indian PM Modi to France as "significant" even as he described India France relationship as an "exceptional relationship based on trust".

French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain has termed the upcoming visit of Indian PM Modi to France as "significant" even as he described India France relationship as an "exceptional relationship based on trust". PM Modi is the guest of honour at the Bastille Day on July 14. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We also want to increase existing cooperation; we want more and more people-to-people exchanges because we feel that's the foundation of it and we want more students from India to our Universities and Colleges.'. he also spoke on space, defence, people to people cooperation." WION: How do you see this visit of Indian PM Narendra Modi to France? Emmanuel Lenain: Very significant, it's a rare occasion, Indian PM Modi is the Guest of Honour. This year for the 25th-anniversary strategic partnership we wanted to have Indian troops and Rafael in the sky to show the strength of this partnership. WION: How will you characterise the relationship between India and France? It's a very substantive relationship and we have seen engagement in almost every sector including Defense and Education. Emmanuel Lenain: Exceptional relationship based on trust and it's been for decades. It's an all-time partnership. There's been some good times and for the two countries there have been some challenges. For each time there have been challenges the other partner was standing at our side and helping. There are numerous examples in our history. The nuclear test, we have issues of security at our borders, in the UN we were there and you did reciprocate each time we needed support and as an Ambassador I know how India was instrumental and generous with medical drugs which we direly needed of French hospitals and people are grateful for that. WION: Also France supported India when it suffered through the second wave. Emmanuel Lenain: During the second wave we brought some container boxes and we also brought oxygen generators each of them providing oxygen for 200-bed hospitals. WION: What kind of outcome are we expecting from the visit of the Indian PM? Defence is something that is a key pillar of this relationship. Are we expecting some kind of announcement on India procuring some kind of French assets? Emmanuel Lenain: Well the most important outcome is to draft a map for the cooperation between our two countries, we have a great partnership but we want to open new cooperation, we want to develop more technologies to give more technologies. We also want to increase existing cooperation; we want more and more people-to-people exchanges because we feel that's the foundation of it and we want more students from India to our Universities and Colleges. We want more Indian students to learn French. Now already more than 600000. We want more and more companies from both countries investing in the other country to provide prosperity. WION: Deeper cooperation, now let's go into the various pillars of this relationship. Let's start with counter-terrorism. India and France have engaged at several levels including the UNSC where both countries have jointly put out names for designation. So, if you can elaborate counter-terror operations have been going on between the two countries. Emmanuel Lenain: Well our two countries have faced terrorism and the countries have been deeply hurt and this is made us exceptional partners in the fight against terrorism. Elite Unite, black cats in India, and the NSG are training with the assistance institution in my country. We share a lot of info/intelligence to fight against terrorism and as you said all the International bodies, we also are partners. The UN, the UNSC and we want to see more and as you know that we support the permanent membership for India in UNSC but conferences that we have initiated to tackle the financing of terrorism 'no money for terror'. The first conference in Paris and India accepted to take the initiative to take over the conference and is promoting a permanent secretary for this institution which has yielded amazing results. WION: We saw this week a dialogue happening on space and its name is the first India-France Strategic Space Dialogue, if you can elaborate. Emmanuel Lenain: India and France have been outstanding partners in space for six decades. ISRO and CNES have been jointly working on different technologies. The satellite for climate observation have been all launched on our launchers and they are undergoing cooperation and as you know France is partnering to support an important venture which involves a space flight that will take place very soon and we're providing some instruments, we're also providing some physical training for your astronauts. This is very important. We are also thinking to work on some technologies and some projects and I'm sure there will be some announcements. WION: Nuclear Cooperation, France was perhaps the only country which supported India when we were being sanctioned in 1998 after the tests. It has been very supportive. When it comes to the Jaitapur Power Plant project what kind of update you have, we saw there was some meeting as well last year. Anything constructive you're looking forward to? Emmanuel Lenain: The Civil Nuclear, let's be very clear. I mean the project is top priority. The world is amazed by the commitments made by India to foster to speed up the energy transition, the investment in renewable energy is amazing, is massive, we are all impressed and French companies are taking part in that, right now around 10% of the capacity of Solar Energy in India, thanks to French companies. But we also know now that all our counties have faced it, we have to check the base low of the energy mix to get out of the cold obviously nuclear is the key. As you know in my country 80% of energy is provided by Nuclear Energy and we have the cheapest electricity in Europe, that's why we would like to share this technology with India. A project to build a Nuclear Reactor in Jaipur has been discussed for a few years and hope it will come to final conclusion. WION: Moving on to Indo-Pacific, France is seen as a resident power in the Indo-Pacific. Emmanuel Lenain: It is, we are India's neighbour. WION: Yes, you're India's neighbour it is well known. So, in the Indo-Pacific what kind of cooperation India and France are looking forward to because this is a region where substantial trade passes through, this region has also seen lots of geopolitical contestations, especially by the Chinese. Emmanuel Lenain: Well we have a lot to do in common, I mean we have the same values attached to the Freedom of Navigation, Rule of Law, to enclose and also, we have the same global approach and we are not confrontational but we are committed but we consistently want to be comprehensive so we do a lot. We share information, we have a liaison officer, the situation centres share information, navies are working together and our bases are also used by your forces we also want to go forward and also to improve connectivity in the region and also with the EU, global gateway project and also to jointly provide development assistance so that the countries that want to develop in the region, it's real needed, it can do so with no strings attached and which will promote some projects which are sustainable financially and also fund the environment also clean transparency. WION: Lots of things in the Indo-Pacific but this is a region where there are a lot of geopolitical contestations as well India has been facing the problem of aggressive China. How do you see how France is supporting India in terms of the problem India is facing with its neighbouring country? Emmanuel Lenain: Always stand for respect for territorial integrity, the sovereignty of the countries and for the principle enshrined in the UN Charter. As your Prime Minister said, This is not the era of war. WION: So my last question to you is that there have been several tri-laterals where we have seen France and India being the common denominators. We have with the UAE; we have with other countries. What's the focus like I mean, what's the outcome like what are we planning at? Emmanuel Lenain: To uphold our values in the Indo-Pacific given the magnitude of the challenges, there won't be too much or too many countries of goodwill. So, it's very important to be pragmatic and to work with companies which are willing to provide positive assistance to the region. We've been initiating cooperation with other countries like the UAE with Australia. And we shall continue to do so maybe one day will do so with like Indonesia and all the like-minded to promote the values we are deeply attached to. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain: PM Modi's visit strengthens unparalleled alliance

Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain has said that all contracted Rafales to be delivered to India by April 2022. France and India have formed a key partnership in defense. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal on board the French Navy ship Chevalier Paul he said, "We feel that we are country of the region... we feel we are India's neighbor... we have territories in the region". He also spoke on the AUKUS pact, calling it a "surprise and major disappointment" and was "a major breach of trust". The AUKUS pact between Australia, the US, and the UK, Canberra gets a nuclear submarine but the previous deal with France was called off.

All contracted Rafales to be delivered to India by April 2022: French envoy Lenain

Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India said that five extra Rafale jets will be ferried to India by the end of April. This would be other than three Rafale which is arriving on Wednesday.

French Envoy: 5 Rafale jets will be delivered to India by April end

The French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain, speaking ahead of the arrival of Rafale fighter jets has said it shows "strong partnership between our 2 countries." Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal at Delhi's Palam airport where French Military Plane landed with COVID medical aid, envoy Lenain said, "India is a world leader in the production of the vaccine" and " it is going to be like this for COVID." France sent 120 ventilators, along with 50,000 serological test kits 50,000 nose and throat swabs to India on Tuesday. This the French envoy said is in "reciprocation" of Indian help to France when it was hit by COVID.

WION exclusive conversation with French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain

France on Tuesday praised India's role in medicine supply during the COVID-19 crisis and expects New Delhi to play "even more critical role" in producing virus vaccine.

Speaking at France's National Day, French Envoy to India, Emmanuel Lenain said, "Since the beginning, India has been playing a critical role by providing much-needed medicines and will play an even more critical role in producing the vaccine against Covid-19, once developed and tested."

"Last months demonstrated once again the depth of our friendship as we faced the Covid-19 crisis together", Envoy said and added, "our solidarity in action during this pandemic has been exemplary".

As part of&nbsp;emergency response programmes, French&nbsp;Development Agency provided a 200 million EUR/ 1600 crore emergency assistance to India to boost social welfare systems and protect vulnerable people.

The French envoy Lenain said, "strategic partnership between India and France is ambitious and our two nations have always stood by each other’s side in difficult times."

"This crisis has paved the way for increased collaboration between our two countries in order to prepare for what will come next. Together, we need to steer economic recovery in such a way that it boosts our ambitions on climate change mitigation. France and India have a special responsibility to show a way forward for the rest of the world."

Amid Chinese aggressiveness, France has extended support to India and high-level engagement has happened at Defence and Foreign ministry level. At the defence ministry level, French Defence Minister Florence Parly wrote to Indian Defence minister Rajnath Singh condoling the death of 20 Indian soldiers in the Indian China violent face-off in the Galwan Valley.

India will be a non-permanent member of UNSC for 2021-2022 and France has committed to "work closely... to promote our common objectives and visions", the envoy said.&nbsp;

France on Tuesday praised India's role in medicine supply during the COVID-19 crisis and expects New Delhi to play "even more critical role" in producing virus vaccine.

France on Tuesday praised India's role in medicine supply during the COVID-19 crisis and expects New Delhi to play "even more critical role" in producing virus vaccine. Speaking at France's National Day, French Envoy to India, Emmanuel Lenain said, "Since the beginning, India has been playing a critical role by providing much-needed medicines and will play an even more critical role in producing the vaccine against Covid-19, once developed and tested." "Last months demonstrated once again the depth of our friendship as we faced the Covid-19 crisis together", Envoy said and added, "our solidarity in action during this pandemic has been exemplary". As part of emergency response programmes, French Development Agency provided a 200 million EUR/ 1600 crore emergency assistance to India to boost social welfare systems and protect vulnerable people. The French envoy Lenain said, "strategic partnership between India and France is ambitious and our two nations have always stood by each other’s side in difficult times." "This crisis has paved the way for increased collaboration between our two countries in order to prepare for what will come next. Together, we need to steer economic recovery in such a way that it boosts our ambitions on climate change mitigation. France and India have a special responsibility to show a way forward for the rest of the world." Amid Chinese aggressiveness, France has extended support to India and high-level engagement has happened at Defence and Foreign ministry level. At the defence ministry level, French Defence Minister Florence Parly wrote to Indian Defence minister Rajnath Singh condoling the death of 20 Indian soldiers in the Indian China violent face-off in the Galwan Valley. India will be a non-permanent member of UNSC for 2021-2022 and France has committed to "work closely... to promote our common objectives and visions", the envoy said.

France praises India's COVID-19 role, says New Delhi will play critical role in virus vaccine

The French ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain on Sunday joined the list of fans wishing for a speedy recovery of the megastar Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan after they were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-Amitabh-Bachchan-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-admitted-to-hospital-312610">tested positive</a> for coronavirus on Saturday.

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Emmanuel Lenain took to Twitter and shared that he wishes for a speedy recovery of the father-son duo. He tweeted, "I join millions of fans of @SrBachchan&amp; @juniorbachchanin wishing them a speedy recovery as they fight #covid19. Get well soon!"Senior Bachchan is reported to be in a "stable" condition with "mild symptoms" after testing positive for coronavirus on Saturday.

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The 'Don'&nbsp;actor has been admitted in the isolation unit at Mumbai`s Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital. The actor has confirmed that he will keep updating via Twitter. His son, actor Abhishek Bachchan also tested positive for COVID-19 last night, according to separate tweets by the two.

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Big B also said that the other family members and staff have undergone tests for the virus. However, the results are awaited. The 77-year-old actor also requested those, who have been in "close proximity" to him in the last 10 days to get tested for the deadly virus. 
 
Abhishek too tweeted, shortly afterwards, about the news and urged all to stay calm and not panic.&nbsp;

The French ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain on Sunday joined the list of fans wishing for a speedy recovery of the megastar Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan after they were tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday.

The French ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain on Sunday joined the list of fans wishing for a speedy recovery of the megastar Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan after they were tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. Also read: Bollywood celebs wish Amitabh Bachchan speedy recovery as he tests positive for COVID-19 Emmanuel Lenain took to Twitter and shared that he wishes for a speedy recovery of the father-son duo. He tweeted, "I join millions of fans of @SrBachchan& @juniorbachchanin wishing them a speedy recovery as they fight #covid19. Get well soon!"Senior Bachchan is reported to be in a "stable" condition with "mild symptoms" after testing positive for coronavirus on Saturday. I join millions of fans of @SrBachchan & @juniorbachchan in wishing them a speedy recovery as they fight #covid19. Get well soon! — Emmanuel Lenain (@FranceinIndia) July 12, 2020 × The 'Don' actor has been admitted in the isolation unit at Mumbai`s Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital. The actor has confirmed that he will keep updating via Twitter. His son, actor Abhishek Bachchan also tested positive for COVID-19 last night, according to separate tweets by the two. Also read: Those who came in proximity to me, please get tested: Amitabh Bachchan Big B also said that the other family members and staff have undergone tests for the virus. However, the results are awaited. The 77-year-old actor also requested those, who have been in "close proximity" to him in the last 10 days to get tested for the deadly virus. Abhishek too tweeted, shortly afterwards, about the news and urged all to stay calm and not panic.

French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain wishes for speedy recovery of Amitabh Bachchan

The French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain has said India and France have increased cooperation at the current times of COVID crisis and both are with both "are friends in happy times, and in rough times". Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said, both "have been supporting each other" and "India has been exemplary in providing drugs, medical equipment when needed". Meanwhile, French development agency AFD is working to provide a special loan of 200 million euro to finance and support some health programmes in India.

Exclusive: French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain speaks to WION

Even as G20 is set to meet via video conference for a global coordinated after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal, France has welcomed the development saying they expect India to be very dynamic. French envoy Emmanuel Lenain speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal said, "we expect India to be very dynamic in raising the issue within G20."

WION Dispatch: France welcomes India's active role in G20, Lauds SAARC video conference

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday met French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain and discussed future steps in Indo-French partnership and new areas for both countries to work together in.

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"Foreign Secretary @HarshShringla met Ambassador of France Emmanuel Lenain and discussed the enduring India-France strategic partnership and our exchanges in diverse fields," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

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India and France have been strategic partners since 1998. India and France first signed "strategic partnership" during French President Jacques Chirac's visit to India in 1998.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/foreign-secy-briefs-media-india-us-held-talks-in-five-major-categories-282707">Foreign Secy briefs Media: India-US held talks in Five Major Categories</a>

Both countries have a common approach towards civilisational exceptionalism and have found their places strongly in the multipolar world after the end of the Cold War.India and France also share a healthy partnership in the defence sector, making France one of India`s important strategic partners. (ANI)

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday met French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain and discussed future steps in Indo-French partnership and new areas for both countries to work together in.

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday met French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain and discussed future steps in Indo-French partnership and new areas for both countries to work together in. Foreign Secretary @HarshShringla met Ambassador of #France Emmanuel Lenain and discussed the enduring India-France strategic partnership and our exchanges in diverse fields. @FranceinIndia @harshvshringla pic.twitter.com/8ncZcFUW6D — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) March 10, 2020 × "Foreign Secretary @HarshShringla met Ambassador of France Emmanuel Lenain and discussed the enduring India-France strategic partnership and our exchanges in diverse fields," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Also read: Foreign Secretary meets UAE ambassador, discusses new avenues for strategic partnership India and France have been strategic partners since 1998. India and France first signed "strategic partnership" during French President Jacques Chirac's visit to India in 1998. Also read: Foreign Secy briefs Media: India-US held talks in Five Major Categories Both countries have a common approach towards civilisational exceptionalism and have found their places strongly in the multipolar world after the end of the Cold War.India and France also share a healthy partnership in the defence sector, making France one of India`s important strategic partners. (ANI)

Foreign Secretary Shringla meets French Ambassador, discusses Indo-French partnership

French envoy Emmanuel Lenain has laided India French ties and have said both countries are all-weather partnership. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Lenain said, more pressure should be put on Pakistan so that it full fills its commitments.

PAKISTAN NEEDS TO FULL FILL ITS FATF COMMITMENT: FRENCH ENVOY

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