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'G20 not a political body': France's Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain

In an exclusive interview with India Today's Geeta Mohan, France's Ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain, said the G20 is not a political body. In what is the last of his interviews in India as the Ambassador, he discussed various aspects of his tenure in India, highlighting the Indo-French relationship, defense collaboration, and the recent G20 summit during India's presidency. Lenain anticipated increased collaboration in space and technology sectors to enhance autonomy and capacity-building in both nations. He praised the role of French companies in India's "Make in India" initiative and emphasized the importance of co-developing future technologies, including combat aircraft engines. Lenain commended India for fostering unity and consensus among nations with differing views, despite the G20's primary focus on financial matters. He also affirmed the EU's commitment to non-violent sanctions and reducing energy dependence on Russia in response to the Ukraine conflict.

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