Addressing a special briefing here following the Republic Day celebrations where Macron was the chief guest, the foreign secretary said the discussions on the defence partnership among other issues focused on joint development of a combat aircraft engine, acquisition of Rafale M fighters, and building of Scorpene-class submarines. The two sides have also agreed on health sector cooperation and five-year Schengen visa for MA alumni in France among other issues. An agreement was signed between the two countries' ministries of health on healthcare cooperation, education, training, and research, Kwatra said.
