"Steps will be taken to increase bilateral trade between the two countries to around 12 billion Euros in the next five years," he told reporters at a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) function here today.
Lauding India's economic growth over the last few years, he said "France has got a lot to offer to India and got a lot to take from India". He said France will also take steps to increase the number of Indian students opting to study in that country, which was meagre compared to students opting to study at Germany.
"Last year about 1,200 students enrolled at various universities in France and we hope to increase the figure in the next three years," he said. He also said a "personal link" was necessary to process applications of french visas faster for companies planning to send their employees on business visits to their country.
You’ve hit your limit of 5 free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Access to Exclusive Premium Stories Online
Over 30 behind the paywall stories daily, handpicked by our editors for subscribers
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app