France likely to set up nuclear plants in India

NEW DELHI - India and France are expected to sign agreements to set up two nuclear power plants in India and jointly develop satellites to study climate change during President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit to the South Asian country.

External Affairs official T.P. Seetharam said Wednesday that the two sides also are expected to discuss upgrading nearly 50 French Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft currently being used by the Indian air force.

Defense relations between India and France have deepened over the last few years with Paris offering to sell New Delhi artillery and tanks.

Sarkozy arrives Saturday in Bangalore.

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