India, Jan. 14 -- Indian and French officials on Tuesday held a key Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, discussing ongoing bilateral initiatives across security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear cooperation.

The meeting was attended by India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the Republic of France.

"During the Strategic Dialogue, India and France reiterated their commitment to the strategic partnership," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

According to the MEA, the two sides explored opportunities for joint development and collaboration in line with India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

The discussions also covered the...