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France will ensure timely delivery of Rafale jet despite challenges: Rajnath Singh

WION Web Team
New Delhi Updated: Jun 02, 2020, 02:14 PM IST
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''We also appreciated the efforts made by Armed Forces of India and France in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic,'' he said. 


France has affirmed its commitment to ensuring timely delivery of Rafale Aircraft despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 

Singh said that he had a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart. 

''France has affirmed its commitment to ensuring timely delivery of Rafale Aircraft despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,'' he said.

''Had a telephonic conversation with French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly today. We discussed matters of mutual concern including COVID-19 situation, regional security and agreed to strengthen Bilateral Defence Cooperation between India and France,'' he said. 

''We also appreciated the efforts made by Armed Forces of India and France in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic,'' he said.