French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius will visit India on 20 November, to discuss launching the international solar alliance proposed by India, along with holding deliberations on the preparations ahead of the Paris climate summit.
This trip to India is the first leg of Fabius’ tour, the latter legs seeing him visit South Africa, Brazil and Canada to hold consultations and prepare for the COP21 meet.
Fabius is accompanied by Laurence Tubiana, the ambassador for climate change negotiations, during their day-long visit, they will meet Indian authorities regarding the preparations for COP21.
The parties will also discuss the joint launch of the International Solar Alliance proposed by India.
India-France Bilateral Trade:
Total Trade (2014): $ 8.42 billion USD
Total Indian Import (2014): $ 2.88 billion USD
Total Indian Export (2014): $ 5.54 billion USD
All trade figures are from the Ministry of External Affairs, Country Briefs