PM Modi said that with the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation, both countries are transforming their strategic partnership into a Partnership of the People.
Under the proposed deal, India will purchase 18 off-the-shelf Rafale fighter jets from French defence giant Dassault Aviation, while the remaining 96 fighter jets will be made in India.
During the visit, the two leaders will hold discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas as enshrined in the Horizon 2047 Roadmap.
