New Delhi, Nov 17 (EFE) .- The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, today underlined in New Delhi the importance of the bilateral relations between France and India in issues such as defense and ecology, while "paving the way" to the visit of President Emmanuel Macron at the beginning of next year.

Both countries have "a common analysis of the most of the world's challenges, whether on international terrorism or on cooperation, "Le Drian said during a public appearance accompanied by his Indian counterpart, Sushma. Swaraj.

The head of French diplomacy also stressed the importance of the defense area, "above all" Rafale war fighters of Gallic manufacture, from which India acquired 36 units in September of last year.

The Indian minister said, without providing further details, that India and France have "agreed to deepen the technological and industrial collaboration, as well how to strengthen logistics coordination. "

Le Drian assured that the main task of his visit is to prepare the visit of French President Macron, planned" at the beginning of next year "on the occasion of a meeting of the International Solar Alliance.

Composed of 121 countries, this international association dedicated to solar energy seeks that nations developed countries transfer technology and financing to poor states, and was promoted by India and supported by France during its launch in November 2015.

The French Minister He said he will also meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit that ends on Sunday.

Le Drian's agenda includes meetings with the Minister of Finance, Arun Jaitley, as well as the Deputy Minister of New Energies and Renewables, Raj Kumar Singh.