A strengthening of the relationship between India and France has given birth to the Indo-French CEOs Forum. Officially launched in Delhi this November, its purpose is to create an environment of mutual openness, confidence and understanding, which will lead to increased trade and investment between the two countries. N.R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman of the Board and Chief Mentor of Infosys Technologies Limited (India) and Bertrand Collomb, Honorary Chairman of Lafarge (France) are the co-chairmen of this newly created Forum.

The Paris Region Economic Development Agency, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris and Paris Development Agency will showcase and promote the strengths of the Paris region to Indian companies and enable bilateral partnerships.