French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that the French government has relied too much on external consultants such as U.S. firm McKinsey.

France went 'too far' in relying on consultants like McKinsey, says France's Le Maire

French President Macron's top diplomatic advisor who is in India for talks has assured his country's support to New Delhi at the United Nations Security Council and has highlighted how Paris did not allow China "play.

French Prez's top advisor extends support to India at UNSC, says Paris did not allow Chinese 'games' at the council

France on Thursday signed a credit financing agreement with India worth 200 million euros to help New Delhi in tackling the coronavirus crisis. "Through this loan, France will work with India to increase the state and central governments'' capacities to support the country''s most vulnerable people in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis," the statement said, reported PTI.

France provides 200 million euros assistance to India for tackling COVID-19 crisis