External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked Bastille Day, France's national day, with a social media post on X greeting French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, the Government of France and its people. In the post, Jaishankar said the Special Global Strategic Partnership between India and France continues to deepen.
What Jaishankar Posted
Tagging French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Jaishankar extended warm wishes on Bastille Day to the minister, the Government and the people of France. He wrote that the Special Global Strategic Partnership between the two countries continues to deepen, and added the flags of India and France to the post.
What Is Bastille Day
Bastille Day is observed every year on July 14 and marks France's national day. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, an event widely regarded as the start of the French Revolution. France marks the day with large military parades and public celebrations.
The India-France Special Strategic Partnership
India and France share what is described as a Special Global Strategic Partnership, covering cooperation across defence, nuclear energy, space, trade and education. Jaishankar's post specifically referenced this partnership continuing to deepen.
Jean-Noel Barrot's Recent Diplomatic Engagements
According to news reports, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has been active on the international stage in recent months. He travelled to Jerusalem, where Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosted him. Separately, Armenia's Foreign Minister has praised strategic ties with France. These engagements point to France pursuing active diplomatic outreach across Europe, West Asia and Central Asia.
Why It Matters for India
With France engaged in active diplomacy on multiple international fronts, India's public greeting on the strategic partnership underscores the trust and regular high-level engagement between the two countries. Jaishankar's post also reflects the importance New Delhi places on its ties with Paris in its broader foreign policy.
