French Ambassador meets Pinarayi, discusses future tie-ups
The French government will consider providing training including language classes to nurses to give them employment opportunities in France, Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India said during a meeting with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Thursday. Joint activities will be taken up with the Fisheries department to strengthen activities related to the Blue Economy. Representatives from France will participate in the conclave related to this to be held in September.
He said initiatives like Mane Kancor in Kerala are working well with French cooperation. Investments from French companies will be strengthened. Discussions in this regard have been held with the Industries Minister.
Ties with ISRO
Touching upon his country's strong ties with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), he expressed interest in strengthening partnership in the defense and aerospace sectors. Opportunities for working together in the field of climate change will also be examined, he said. Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian and Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak were present.
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