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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…
Exam-ready takeaways
- 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.
- 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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