Human rights are missing from vast agenda of Modi-Macron talks as France stages seduction campaign for Indian PM, guest of honour at annual Bastille Day parade, with New Delhi announcing new Rafale jet and submarine deals
Ten personalities, including noted economist Thomas Piketty and ex-French envoy to Denmark France Zimeray, implore Macron to encourage Modi "to end repression of the civil society, assure freedom of major media and protect religious liberty."Macron, with Modi at his side, will preside over Friday's grandiose annual military parade to mark France's national day. / Photo: AFP
France is looking to further strengthen cooperation on an array of topics ranging from climate to military sales and the strategic Asia-Pacific region.
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