French envoy calls on Odisha CM to strengthen bilateral relations

Bhubaneswar: French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, has discussed collaboratie opportunities with Odisha Government during his courtesy visit to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Wednesday.
This marks a significant step in fostering bilateral ties between France and India.
The meeting served as an important platform to discuss collaborative opportunities and explore avenues for mutual growth in various sectors.
The conversation primarily focused on enhancing Odisha’s development, with particular attention on expanding cooperation in investment, education, tourism, and other key sectors that could benefit from French expertise and support. Both parties underscored the importance of leveraging their strengths to further bolster economic and cultural exchanges between the two regions.
A notable aspect of the discussions was the alignment of France’s support with India’s ambitious Vision Purvoday initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This initiative aims to expedite the development of eastern India, with Odisha set to play a pivotal role in transforming the region into an economic powerhouse.
Ambassador Mathou expressed his enthusiasm for strengthening the relationship between France and Odisha, with a focus on building sustainable partnerships that would benefit both nations in the long term. The discussions are expected to pave the way for future engagements, with both sides eager to explore and capitalize on new opportunities for growth and development.