Rafale jet deal on right track, says French President Hollande

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The deal was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to France last April.

Asked if he hoped to see the final deal inked during his current visit, Hollande told PTI in a interview that “we are on the right track” but agreeing on the technicalities of this arrangement obviously takes time.

He also noted that Indo-French cooperation in defence “is part of our strategic partnership. It is based on trust, a very strong trust between both our countries.”

Answering a question on the Pathankot terror strike and that most of the terror attacks in India emanate from Pakistan, Hollande said, “France strongly condemned the attack on Pathankot. India is fully justified to ask for justice against perpetrators.”

“India and France are confronted with similar threats: we are attacked by murderers who pretend to act on religious basis. Their real objective is widespread hate. They want to undermine our democratic values and our way of life. India and France are united in their determination to act together against terrorism.”

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