New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- France will be a "big driver" and supporter of the India-European Union trade deal and will push to deepen its economic content, including cooperation in energy, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad said, highlighting the pact's potential to accelerate investment and strengthen supply chains.

"You will see France be a big driver and a big supporter of this trade deal with the European Union and how we can put more content and substance into it," Haddad told ANI on the sidelines of the Munich Heads Meeting.

He said the agreement could also help expand trade between India and the EU while supporting investment across sectors such as artificial intelligence, space, healthcare and defence.

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