Visit of Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy to India from January 6-9, 2019

Admiral Christophe Prazuck
Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy

Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy is visiting India from January 6, 2019 in conjunction with Raisina Dialogue (January 8-9, 2019). The visit aims to consolidate bilateral naval relations between India and France, as also to explore new avenues for naval cooperation.

During his visit, the Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy will hold bilateral discussions with Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff and other senior officials of the Indian Navy. A range of issues of mutual interest to both navies, encompassing maritime operations, training, logistics and maintenance would be discussed during these meetings.

The Indian Navy cooperates with French Navy on many fronts, which include Bilateral Naval Exercise 'Varuna', Interaction on Aircraft Carrier Operations and in generating Maritime Domain Awareness through the medium of Security Dialogue and Staff Talks. In addition, ships from both navies make regular port calls at each others' ports.