Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Safran Engine Division's Research and Development Centre at Gennevilliers near Paris

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday visited the Safran Engine Division's Research and Development Centre at Gennevilliers near Paris, during the second and final leg of his two-nation tour. During his visit to the Centre, he witnessed the latest developments in aero-engine technology. CEO of Safran, Olivier Andries expressed interest in being a part of the Indian growth story by working with its counterparts on mutually agreed joint projects.

 

Mr. Singh also met with the CEOs of the top French defence companies with a focus on their plans for collaboration with India. During the interaction, Rajnath Singh highlighted the advantages of co-development and co-production in India. He



underlined the inherent advantages of Indian market such as a large and skilled manpower, world-class infrastructure and a strong legal architecture.

 

The Defence Minister reached Paris on Tuesday and interacted with the Indian community. While addressing the sizeable Indian community at the India House, Mr Singh highlighted the various achievements of India in the defence sector such as increased defence exports, increasing indigenous production of defence equipment, and an enhanced outreach in the region. He also spoke about the tremendous progress achieved in India in the last nine years.