PARIS: First India-France Consultations on West Asia and North Africa (WANA)

PARIS: The first ever Consultations between India and France on West Asia and North Africa Region were held on 12 April 2022 in virtual mode. They were co-chaired by Ambassador H.E Ms. Anne Gueguen, Director of Middle East and North Africa Directorate, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France and Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, Joint Secretary (WANA), MEA, Government of India.

The two sides had wide ranging discussions on respective priorities, areas of mutual interest and exchanged views on major issues including the political, security, economic, and trade dimensions of the West Asia and North Africa region.

Both sides agreed to further strengthen their cooperation in the region and to continue the discussions periodically.