and reprocessing (ENR) technology with India in view of the ban on such transfer to non-NPT signatory countries, the French diplomatic sources said, "we have a full civil nuclear cooperation with India....It does not exclude anything."
The sources also talked about the on-going dialogue between France and India on the "understanding and impact" of country's domestic nuclear liability law on the French companies. The French nuclear giant Areva is committed to building six reactors at Jaitapur, Maharashtra.
Besides defence and nuclear energy, the other key issues which will be discussed during the French President's trip will include cooperation in infrastructure development, education, research and development, mobility and migration pharmaceuticals and renewable energy. The two sides are also expected to ink a pact in mobility and migration aimed at easing travel restrictions on Indian professionals to France.
"Today our relations are growing fast in all sectors of contemporary relevance with wide ranging contacts in economic, industrial and commercial spheres....France has consistently supported India's growing role in the international fora and the two countries have regular consultations on global and regional issues of importance," MEA said.
Asked about reports that some Sikh groups are planning to protest against Hollande's visit in view of ban on wearing turbans in France, the sources said, "it is regretful" if any group is planning to take out protest and added that French side was always ready to explain their views on the issue.
On 15 February, the French President will deliver a lecture at the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library after which he will honour Professor Amartya Sen with Commandeur de la legion d�Honneur.
Thereafter, the French President will visit Mumbai, where he will have a meeting with the Governor of Maharashtra and participate in a business conference.