13th March, 2003
Ministry of Defence  


AGREEMENT WITH FRANCE


LOK SABHA

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bangalore has signed an agreement with Institute Aeronautique et Spatiate of France.

The objectives of the agreement are to support and develop industrial cooperation in the aeronautics and space sectors between India, France and Europe; to promote and help a better understanding between the Indian, French and European aeronautics and space sectors; and to promote commercial exchanges between India, France and Europe in the aeronautic and space sectors.

This will give an opportunity to the executives of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to gain specialisation in the field of aviation, and provide exposure in the latest technologies and management techniques.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Prof Ummareddy Venkateshwarlu in Lok Sabha today.