"We expressed grave concern on growing terrorism and decided that we need to fight the evil together. "The aim is to ensure free trade on international seas, tackle piracy and maritime terror. "Earlier this year, France, along with the US and the UK, had co-piloted a proposal to ban JeM chief Masood Azhar by the UN. "We share not only values but also the same analysis of major international issues. "They wished to have the State visit coincide with the first summit of the International Solar Alliance here in Delhi.

Source: Times of India November 17, 2017 15:18 UTC