Talk by H.E. Amb. Emmanuel Bonne

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The Vivekananda International Foundation organised a virtual talk by H.E. Amb. Emmanuel Bonn, diplomatic Advisor and G7-G20 Sherpa to the French President on 7th January 2021. On a visit to India for the annual strategic dialogue between France and India, Amb. Bonne spoke on "France and India: Partners for a Stable and Prosperous Indo-Pacific" in his virtual discussion moderated by the VIF director, Dr. Arvind Gupta. He reiterated France’s is close relationship with the QUAD and also expressed his optimism for strategic opportunities as well as the bilateral defence and security relationship with India. This included his remarks on maritime surveillance in the Indian Ocean. He also reiterated France’s support for India and noted that when it came to direct threats to India, “France had always been supportive on Kashmir at the United Nations Security Council” and did “not let the Chinese play any procedural games”.