No evidence to prove ISIS threat against Hollande’s India visit ‘real’: Envoy

“I will share with you that I am hopeful (that the inter-governmental agreement will be signed during French President’s visit to India)”.

“Discussions are taking place (on the Rafale deal)”. Significantly, explanation about the fossil discovered by the French archeologists with the collaboration of Indian archeologists will be the crucial event there.

Paris has said it could help India upgrade its crumbling railway infrastructure, especially with its expertise in high-speed trains. The single-page letter, with an Indian map in the background, contains three lines in English language, warning Hollande not to participate in the celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. The two will hold extensive talks here a day after during which ways to strengthen counter-terror cooperation in the aftermath of Paris and Pathankot terror strikes will figure prominently.

The French ambassador praised the security forces in New Delhi for working with French officials closely to prevent any attack on the visiting delegation, but said it was “sad” the threat letter had been leaked. French Ambassador to India has already visited the city. Mr Richier said both France and India wanted to defend common interests and values. It is one of 100 “smart cities” Modi has designated for rapid development, in which the French will be partners. On Sunday evening, the two leaders will return to Delhi, to kickstart the official leg of the programme on Monday. Both commanders are required to the touch on anti-terrorism initiatives including breaking down on money laundering and accelerating extradition demands used to account militant actions.

France declared a state of emergency in the wake of the string of shootings and suicide bomb attacks that killed 130 people across Paris on November 13.

Asia first started speaking with Portugal four years back about purchasing 126 Rafales, a that will have approximately $12 million to charge, having a most of the airplanes to become produced in India. He will be the guest of honor at a two-hour military parade Tuesday marking 66 years since India adopted its constitution. He would be the fifth French president invited as the guest of honor at the ceremony. The same number of buildings were shut down during United States President Barack Obama’s visit in 2015, during which he also attended the parade. The police stepped up security cover to the French Consulate.