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India and France discussed expanding cooperation in the space sector through greater private-sector participation, human spaceflight programmes and space situational awareness initiatives.They also announced the launch of the Bharat Innovates initiative, which will connect Indian startups and innovators with French and European investors, with a focus on sectors such as deep-tech, semiconductors, agri-tech, med-tech and renewable energy.
In a boost to India’s aviation ecosystem, both countries welcomed an agreement to establish a Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics in Kanpur. Cooperation frameworks were also outlined for small and medium enterprises, aviation and railways.
The visit also focused on strengthening educational and cultural ties. Modi invited French universities to establish offshore campuses in India under the National Education Policy and thanked Macron for facilitating visa-free transit for Indian nationals at French airports.
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