NEW DELHI: French President Francois Hollande vowed Monday not to weaken his resolve against terrorism as he held talks with India’s leader on security cooperation and a long-delayed defence deal.
Hollande said he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to step up cooperation on counter-terrorism after deadly attacks on Paris in November.
But they failed to reach a final agreement on India’s long-delayed purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets from the French company Dassault.
The French president said a new video which threatens countries of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group would only strengthen France’s resolve which was tested by November’s deadly attacks in Paris.
Hollande made the comments after talks with Modi that focused on security cooperation after the Paris attacks. Modi also spoke of the two leaders’ joint resolve to increase security cooperation.
