The discussions took place ahead of the International Space Summit, scheduled for September 9-10, 2026 in Paris, and the Bengaluru Space Expo, scheduled for September 7-9, 2026.
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Dr Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste hold virtual meeting; discuss upcoming 'International Space Summit' and France’s participation in 'Bengaluru Space Expo'
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, held a bilateral meeting virtually with France’s Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, Prof Philippe Baptiste…
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Both sides discussed India’s participation in the Paris Summit and France’s participation in the Bengaluru Space Expo, along with the forthcoming visit of Prof. Baptiste to India later this month.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said India looks forward to participating in the International Space Summit and to further strengthening its longstanding space partnership with France.
A key focus of the discussions was India’s contribution to the Paris Summit.
Prof Baptiste is scheduled to visit India from September 28-30, 2026 and has expressed interest in visiting ISRO facilities in Bengaluru and meeting Dr. Jitendra Singh.
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