In response to queries relating to comments of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne regarding invitation extended to India to attend Outreach Session of the G7 Summit, the Official Spokesperson
said:
"Prime Minister has received an invitation from the President of France Emmanuel Macron to attend the Outreach Session at the G-7 Summit in Biarritz as a Special Invitee. The invitation is a reflection of the personal chemistry between the two leaders, a demonstration
of our deepening strategic partnership and recognition of India as a major economic power. PM has accepted the invitation to attend the event which will also include a bilateral component. Further details will be shared in due course."
New Delhi
June 10, 2019