Home / News / World News / Photos / IN PICS: All-party delegation meets India-France friendship group

IN PICS: All-party delegation meets India-France friendship group

Updated On: 31 May, 2025 02:01 AM IST | Divya Nair

An all-party delegation from India, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, met with M Thierry Tesson, the president of the India-France Friendship Group, on Monday. The meeting was part of a diplomatic visit to France aimed at strengthening ties and promoting India’s position on countering terrorism. (Pics/PTI)

An all-party delegation from India, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, met with M Thierry Tesson, the president of the India-France Friendship Group, on Monday. The meeting was part of a diplomatic visit to France aimed at strengthening ties and promoting India’s position on countering terrorism. (Pics/PTI)

1/6

An all-party delegation from India, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, met with M Thierry Tesson, the president of the India-France Friendship Group, on Monday. The meeting was part of a diplomatic visit to France aimed at strengthening ties and promoting India’s position on countering terrorism. (Pics/PTI)
<p>The delegation also held discussions with members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. During the meetings, the India-France Friendship Group reiterated their strong support for India&rsquo;s efforts in combating terrorism</p>

2/6

The delegation also held discussions with members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. During the meetings, the India-France Friendship Group reiterated their strong support for India’s efforts in combating terrorism

<p>Prasad expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chair of the Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate colleagues for their unwavering support of India&rsquo;s fight against terrorism. He emphasised the need for France, India, and the democratic world to unite in opposing terrorism originating from and supported by Pakistan&nbsp;</p>

3/6

Prasad expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chair of the Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate colleagues for their unwavering support of India’s fight against terrorism. He emphasised the need for France, India, and the democratic world to unite in opposing terrorism originating from and supported by Pakistan 

<p>The MP further stated that the UN has designated 52 terrorists, and the line between the state of Pakistan and terrorism has disappeared, with terrorism being used as a tool of state policy within Pakistan`s military-led government, which lacks democracy</p>

4/6

The MP further stated that the UN has designated 52 terrorists, and the line between the state of Pakistan and terrorism has disappeared, with terrorism being used as a tool of state policy within Pakistan`s military-led government, which lacks democracy

<p>The delegation also highlighted that terrorism is a global issue, not limited to India, with Pakistan-based terrorist groups and their supporters playing a major role in most cases</p>

5/6

The delegation also highlighted that terrorism is a global issue, not limited to India, with Pakistan-based terrorist groups and their supporters playing a major role in most cases

<p>The Indian Embassy in France said that the members reaffirmed their strong ties and expressed united support for India`s fight against terrorism</p>

6/6

The Indian Embassy in France said that the members reaffirmed their strong ties and expressed united support for India`s fight against terrorism

Photo of Day

Breaking barriers and building pyramids — Women power in action!

Breaking barriers and building pyramids — Women power in action!

Sashastra Seema Bal’s (SSB) Daredevils team performs during rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi. PIC/PTI

Advertisement