Problems of terrorism, climate change because of short term vision of 'greedy' leaders, says Macron
Macron is in India on a four-day visit
French President Emmanuel Macron today said the problems like climate change and terrorism are due to the short-term vision of most of the leaders who are 'greedy'.
"Most of the issues we have today, on climate, on terrorism are because of the short-term vision of most of the leaders. They were greedy," Macron said in an interaction with students at Delhi's Bikaner House.
Earlier, India and France inked key pacts in the strategic areas of security, nuclear energy as well as protection of classified information after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Macron.
After the talks, Macron said India and France have decided to work together to deal with threats of terrorism and radicalisation.
Macron is in India on a four-day visit. He was received at the airport last night by Prime Minister Modi, in a special gesture.
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