Beijing, July 14 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended wishes to his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot and the people of France on their National Day. He stated that the strategic partnership between India and France continues to deepen and diversify.

"Warm greetings to FM @jnbarrot, the Government and people of France on their National Day. Our Strategic Partnership continues to deepen and diversify," Jaishankar posted on X.

July 14 marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, during the French Revolution, which symbolizes the democratic values of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity', the central theme of both the Indian and French constitutions.

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