The French Ambassador to India, has said that France would like to host 30,000 Indian students in France in the coming year, and added that one of the most important objectives for the European country is to develop people-to-people exchanges, in this bilateral relationship. The Ambassador underlined that President Macron had set the objective when he came to India in early January this year. French envoy Thierry Mathou told ANI, "Currently, one of the most important objectives in our relationship to us is to develop people-to-people exchanges.
President Macron has set the objective when he came in early January: we want to host 30 000 Indian students in France in the coming year." Also read: From begging on streets to becoming a doctor: Inspiring journey of Pinki Haryan "The door is open for Indian students: we have courses in English, international preparations for those who want to invest in French. An important education fair will take place mid-October to present all the opportunities," he underlined.
Notably, French President Emmanuel Macron who was on a two-day State visit to India in January this year, had interacted with Indian students. It was there, that Macron had announced France's goal to welcome 30,000 students from India by 2030. A five-year Schengen circulation visa for Indian alumni was also announced during PM Modi's visit to France in July 2023.
Meanwhile, the envoy also highlighted that France is keen to continue developing its economic ties with India, c.