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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rafale symbol of strong bonds: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad to French team
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday told a visiting French senate delegation that Rafale fighter jets were a symbol of strong bonds between the two countries. The delegation expressed solidarity with India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and backed New Delhi's fight against terrorist groups. The delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces of the French Senate, led by Vice Chair Catherine Dumas , met the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs chaired by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor . The delegation's visit was planned before the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Tharoor said, adding: "The French visitors unequivocally expressed support for India... They used the French word 'soutien' which means support and that was very welcome." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Tharoor introduced Prasad to the delegation. The BJP MP is leading a multi-party team to France and some Western European countries. Prasad told the French delegation that the Rafale jets, supplied by France to India, were a symbol of strong bonds of friendship between the two countries.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
French senate panel offers support to India's fight against terrorism
NEW DELHI: A delegation from the French Senate on Tuesday extended strong support to India in its ongoing fight against terrorism and expressed solidarity in the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The visiting delegation was from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces of the French Senate and was led by Vice Chair Catherine Dumas. The delegation met with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Tharoor said that the French delegation's visit had been scheduled before the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. Despite the tragic events, the delegation chose to proceed with the visit to demonstrate their support.
