Thierry Mathou

October 4, 2024 10:24 AM

“France, India share strategic intimacy when it comes to defence”, says Ambassador Thierry Mathou

Describing France-India defence relationship as an exceptional one, the Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou said that when it comes to defence, both the countries share a real, strategic intimacy. Mathou added that the defence cooperation between both nations is multifaceted, and includes high-level bilateral and multilateral military exercises. The Ambassador termed the defence partnership between France and India 'dynamic' and added, "In January 2024, a bilateral Defence Industrial...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Indian and French armies participate in joint military exercise ‘Shakti’

The Indian and French armies are sharing critical skills in jungle survival and mountain operations during the 7th edition of the ongoing Joint Exercise Shakti. The biennial training event, being held from May 13-26 in Umroi, Meghalaya, aims to enhance the militaries' capabilities for multi-domain operations in semi-conventional scenarios. Indian and French troops have been rigorously practicing survival techniques essential for self-preservation in challenging jungle and mountain environments....

March 28, 2024 1:15 PM

French envoy to India Thierry Mathou inaugurates ‘Bureau de France’ in Telangana

French ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou inaugurated the "Bureau de France" in Hyderabad to enhance cooperation between France and Telangana on Wednesday. 'Bureau de France' is the branch office of the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, was inaugurated at T-Hub, Raidurg. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the CEO of T-Hub Hyderabad, Consul General of France in Bangalore, Thierry Berthelot, and Telengana Minister for Information and Technology, D Sridhar Babu, an official releas...