French Consul General visits Alliance Francaise facility at SBV
The Consul General of France in Puducherry and Chennai, Etienne Rolland–Piegue recently visited the 'Antenna of Alliance Francaise de Pondichery' on the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) campus.
The Consul General interacted with the students who have enrolled for French classes at the facility, a press note from SBV said.
The Consul General, who was accompanied by Hugues Bioteau, the Scientific and Academic Attache in Chennai, also held interactions with senior SBV administrators.
The SBV mooted a comprehensive concept proposal touching on niche areas, such as Antimicrobial Resistance to explore collaborative opportunities with French higher educational institutions, and to hold a conference during the 'India – France Year of Innovation' in 2026., the press note said
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