New Delhi, July 14 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India-France relationship is an "enduring, time-tested partnership" founded on mutual trust, strategic autonomy and shared values, saying the bilateral partnership has evolved into a force for global good spanning defence, technology, innovation, space and culture.

Addressing the French National Day (Bastille Day) celebrations in New Delhi, Sitharaman extended greetings on behalf of the Government and people of India, calling Bastille Day a celebration of the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity that have influenced democracies across the world, including India.

"The partnership between India and France is an enduring partnership built on the foun...