NEW DELHI: India will get its Rafale fighter jets on time despite delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, French Defence Minister Florence Parly told her Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on Tuesday in a telephone conversation. "France reaffirmed its commitment to ensure timely delivery of Rafale aircraft despite the challenges posed by the covid-19 pandemic," as per a statement from the Indian defence ministry.
The two ministers agreed to work together to fulfil the India-France joint strategic vision on the Indian Ocean Region, the statement added. "Had a telephonic conversation with French Minister of Armed Forces, Florence Parly today.