Economy and connectivity
The second pillar of France’s Indo-Pacific strategy focuses on the economy and connectivity. France aims to be a reliable partner for the growing economies in the Indo-Pacific region, working together to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
Trade diversification
France is seeking to diversify its supplies and reduce dependencies in the Indo-Pacific region by exploring new markets and increasing investments in developing economies.
International standards promotion
France is committed to promoting the implementation of international standards in production and governance to ensure fair competition and sustainable development.
Connectivity and infrastructure facilities
France is prepared to assist Indo-Pacific countries in building sustainable infrastructure facilities that meet their needs in terms of connectivity and urbanization.
Support for French Companies
Through its Indo-Pacific strategy, France aims to facilitate the expansion of French companies in the innovative Indo-Pacific region and strengthen economic ties between the two regions.
Research partnerships
One of the objectives of France’s Indo-Pacific strategy is to promote cooperation between French and Indo-Pacific universities and research institutions, to increase people-to-people exchanges and jointly develop new innovation programs.
Indopac.fr, with Cooperans, helps for the development of new French Indo-Pacific projects in economy, research and connectivity.
News and insights

Paris to attract Chinese automakers
French Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire met with Wang Chuanfu, the President of the Chinese automobile manufacturer BYD.

Exploring Indo-Pacific: Uttar Pradesh
Interview with Invest UP, the agency promoting and facilitating business in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populated State.

Japan-France space cooperation at Paris Air Show
At Paris Air Show, France and Japan have shown their willingness to improve their partnership in the space industry.

The Indo-Pacific at Choose France 2023
Companies from Indo-Pacific have unveiled their investment projects at “Choose France.”