France and India discuss defense and peace.

• French President Emmanuel Macron appreciates India’s efforts to advance peace.
• National Security Adviser Ajit Doval discussed India’s plans to procure French planes and submarines for the navy.
• France agreed to a “significant reduction” in the cost of 26 Rafale-M fighters.
• The visit came amid Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon.
• Macron has spoken to U.S. President Joseph Biden to pressure Israel to stop its advances.
• The dialogue aims to deepen bilateral defense cooperation and advance space collaboration.
• The Rafale Marine, Scorpene submarines, and space cooperation were discussed.