Paris, March 17 -- French Chief of the Defence Staff General Fabien Mandon held a telephonic discussion with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, reaffirming the strong strategic partnership between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

According to a statement shared by the French Embassy in India on X on Tuesday, the two military leaders discussed ongoing cooperation and emphasised the importance of regular exchanges between their armed forces.

"The French Chief of Defence Staff, held a telephonic discussion with his Indian counterpart, General Anil Chauhan. India and France are robust partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Their regular army, air, and naval exchanges and joint trainings bolster regional stability,' the ...