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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale fighter jets today

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Oct 08, 2019, at 08:03 am

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets for the Air Force on Tuesday on the occasion of Air Force Day and Dussehra at the Merignac airbase in France.

The Defence Minister will perform Shastra Pooja, after receiving the fighter jet on the occasion of Dussehra in Bordeaux and then take a sortie in the aircraft, Defence Ministry officials said.

Before going to Bordeaux, Singh will meet French President Emmanuel Macron where the two countries will discuss a wide range of issues.

Singh will also meet French President Emmanuel Macron before going to Bordeaux where he will hold bilateral talks to deepen the ties between India and France.

Bonjour Paris!

Delighted to be in France. This great nation is India’s important strategic partner and our special relationship goes far beyond the realm of formal ties.

My visit to France is aimed at expanding the existing strategic partnership between both the countries.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 7, 2019

"Bonjour Paris! Delighted to be in France. This great nation is India’s important strategic partner and our special relationship goes far beyond the realm of formal ties. My visit to France is aimed at expanding the existing strategic partnership between both the countries," he tweeted.

Greetings to all @IAF_MCC personnel and their families on the 87th IAF Day. The IAF is the shining example of exemplary courage, fortitude, determination and impeccable service to our nation.

These men and women in Blue have the ability to touch the sky with grit and glory.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2019

Singh also greeted the Indian Air Force and said: "Greetings to all @IAF_MCCpersonnel and their families on the 87th IAF Day. The IAF is the shining example of exemplary courage, fortitude, determination and impeccable service to our nation. These men and women in Blue have the ability to touch the sky with grit and glory."

Though the Rafale air jets will be officially inducted after Defence Minister receives them in Bordeaux, the aircrafts will be delivered not before May 2020 after the training of pilots and personnel is completed.

#RajnathSingh #France #RafaleAircraft #Dussera

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