India, Feb. 23 -- Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi departed on an official visit to France from February 24 to 27, as part of efforts to bolster India-France defence cooperation, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.

"On 24th February 2025, the COAS will engage with senior military leadership of France at Les Invalides, Paris," read a statement issued by the Indian Ministry of Defence.

The day will begin with a Guard of Honour followed by discussions with General Pierre Schill, CEMAT (Chef d'Etat-Major de l'Armee de Terre - the French Army Chief).

The Ministry said the aim of the meeting will be to foster stronger military ties between the two nations.

Additionally, General Dwivedi will be briefed at the Technical Section o...