Why does France support India?

Both nations have a centuries-old history of trade relations. There is also a growing and wide-ranging cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, culture, science and technology and education. France has consistently supported India’s goals for a multipolar world, led by regional democracies.

How is France involved in the Indian Ocean Commission?

French participation is driven by the desire for La Réunion to fully contribute to regional cooperation within the IOC. On 10 January 1986, France became a fully-fledged member of the Commission because of La Réunion.

What do the French think about India?

For many centuries, India was a French preoccupation, a source of precious commodities, vital alliances, literary inspiration and spiritual insight. Fortunes were sought, and sometimes made, by bringing the dazzling cotton cloth of early-modern India (known in French simply as “Indians”) to French shores.

What do France and India have in common?

India and France are great democracies with a lot in common and a foundation of shared values. We have a solid strategic partnership that has enabled us to build an enduring cooperation on defence, energy, space and security. We have a shared commitment to supporting sustainable growth.

What is the relation between India and France?

India and France have traditionally close and friendly relations. In 1998, the two countries entered into Strategic Partnership which is emblematic of their convergence of views on a range of international issues apart from a close and growing bilateral relationship.

Does France support India?

“France reiterated its commitment to fully support PM Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and defence industrialisation, joint research and technology development in India across a wide range of advanced capabilities, based on long-standing cooperation and mutual trust,” said the Indian embassy statement.

Is India part of Indian Ocean Commission?

The Indian Ocean Commission (French: Commission de l’Océan Indien, COI) is an intergovernmental organisation that links African Indian Ocean nations: Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion (an overseas region of France), and Seychelles….Observing members.

Members	Joining year
India	2020
Japan	2020
United Nations	2020

Are France and India friends?

When did France leave India?

French India

French Settlements in India Établissements français dans l’Inde
Legislature	Representative Assembly of French India
Historical era	Imperialism
• First French East India Company Commissioner of Surat	1684
• De facto transfer	1 November 1954